Abu Trica's partner detained – Reports

Lawyer and anti-corruption campaigner, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, has alleged that security operatives have detained the partner and mother of the child of Ghanaian social media entrepreneur Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica.

According to Barker-Vormawor, the alleged detention is aimed at putting pressure on Abu Trica, even though she is not named in any extradition request.

In a social media post on December 12, 2025, he stated, “Security operatives have detained the partner and mother of Abu Trica’s son. This is apparently to put pressure on him, even though the extradition request does not name her at all. Not acceptable!”

Meanwhile, the lawyer has offered to support Abu Trica in his legal challenges, arguing that if the country is unwilling to extradite former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to face legal action, similar standards should apply in Abu Trica’s case.

Abu Trica, has been arrested after US authorities alleged that he participated in a criminal scheme that defrauded elderly Americans of more than $8 million through romance scams dating back to 2023.

He was arrested in Ghana on December 11, 2025, following a joint operation involving multiple US and Ghanaian security agencies.

According to prosecutors in the Northern District of Ohio, Abu Trica and his co-conspirators used Artificial Intelligence tools to create fake identities, build intimate online relationships with victims, and solicit money under false pretenses, including medical emergencies and investment opportunities.

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Authorities say he played a significant role in receiving and distributing fraud proceeds across several jurisdictions.

He has been charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering, and faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted.

Security operatives have detained the partner and mother of Abu Trica’s son. This is apparently to put pressure on him

Even though the extradition request does not name her at all. Not acceptable!

— Osagyefo Oliver Barker-Vormawor (@barkervogues) December 12, 2025