The Gbese District Court in Accra has denied bail to Frederick Kumi, also known as Emmanuel Kojo Baah Obeng and Abu Trica, remanding him and two other suspects into custody over alleged cybercrime and money laundering offences.
The suspects were arrested by Ghanaian security agencies following an indictment by United States authorities, who accuse them of masterminding a cyber fraud scheme that allegedly defrauded elderly victims of more than $8 million.
They appeared before the court on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, under heavy security, after investigations linked them to a series of cyber-related crimes, including online fraud, identity theft, and illicit financial transactions.
According to prosecutors, a federal grand jury in the Northern District of Ohio has indicted Kumi for allegedly running deceptive online romance scams since 2023, targeting vulnerable elderly individuals in the United States.
The court has adjourned the case to January 13, 2026, for further proceedings. Authorities are expected to present additional evidence when the case resumes.
Meanwhile, Abu Trica and his associates remain in custody, pending possible extradition to the United States to face charges in line with the indictment.
