According to the aunt, Forba should bring Abu Trica
A woman reported to be the aunt of Ghanaian socialite Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, has appealed to her late niece, Abigail Kumi, popularly known as Empress Forba, to work in the spiritual realm to secure the return of her brother, who has been extradited to the United States of America.
Speaking during the final funeral rite of Abigail Kumi on July 18, 2026, the aunt asked the deceased to ensure that the FBI loses all the documents intended for the prosecution of Abu Trica's case.
She further pleaded with her late niece to use her spiritual powers in the afterlife to bring Abu Trica back to Ghana.
"All the papers they will use to prosecute him, make sure they don't even find them. The journey is far; that is why I am giving you this…make sure you don't change your attire, go to the US.
"You are a classy lady who was used to boarding planes, so please board a plane and go and bring Abu. You always said that whatever your brother could do, you can’t do it. That is why you sacrificed your life for Abu because you are a strong woman.
"Go and bring Abu back to bury your mother and your father. Don't abandon us. Go as you are and bring Abu back," she said.
Abu Trica extradited to US over alleged $8 million romance scam
Abu Trica has been extradited to the United States to face charges over his alleged involvement in an $8 million romance scam that targeted elderly Americans.
His extradition follows an indictment by US authorities, who allege that he was part of a criminal network that used artificial intelligence (AI) tools to create fake identities, build online relationships with victims, and fraudulently obtain money under false pretences.
According to GhanaWeb sources, Abu Trica was extradited in the early hours of Thursday, July 9, 2026, aboard Delta Air Lines Flight DL157.
Flight data tracked by GhanaWeb on Flightradar24 showed that the aircraft departed the Accra International Airport in Accra at 9:03 a.m, three minutes behind its scheduled departure time of 9:00 a.m. The flight is expected to arrive at John F Kennedy International Airport in New York at approximately 4:00 p.m. local time.
On July 2, 2026, the High Court in Accra ordered that he be surrendered to US authorities to face allegations of his involvement in a romance fraud scheme.
Before his extradition, Abu Trica's lawyer, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, claimed he had been denied access to his client and had been informed that Abu Trica had fallen ill and was rushed to the Police Hospital.
Providing an update on his Facebook page on July 8, 2026, Barker-Vormawor said his legal team had been unable to establish Abu Trica's whereabouts for more than a week and warned that they would seek a writ of habeas corpus if access continued to be denied.
"It has been over a week; we haven’t been allowed access to Abu Trica as lawyers. In fact, we have no idea where he is being held, and Interpol, which first had custody of him, says they don’t have him. We will be filing a habeas corpus application by tomorrow if the Republic continues to deny him something as basic as his right to counsel," he wrote.
Abu Trica had sought to stop his extradition through a series of legal applications, but the High Court in Accra dismissed his bid.
His extradition was carried out despite a pending application seeking to stay the extradition process. The motion is scheduled to be heard on July 10, 2026, with both parties expected to appear before the court.
@thenewsafrica Live Updates: “May your soul intercede for your brother as he remains in FBI custody,” Abu Trica’s aunt emotionally said as she paid tribute to her late sister, Abigail Kumi, popularly known as Empress, during the funeral rites. #News #News #trending #AbuTrica #fyp ♬ original sound - The News Africa
The Grieving family of Abigail
Kumi (Empress Forba) emotionally spoke to herive sister's c0rpse, pleading with her to help their brother, Abu Trica, return home.
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