Abu Trica Granted Bail as Extradition Case Looms

The General Jurisdiction 2 Division of the High Court in Accra has granted bail to Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, in the sum of GH¢30 million with two sureties to be justified.

Abu Trica has been in police custody since his arrest in December 2025, following an extradition request from the United States over alleged romance fraud charges.

The state initially commenced proceedings at the District Court, where he was remanded into custody. His legal team subsequently filed an application at the High Court seeking bail pending further proceedings.

Speaking in an interview with Citi News, one of his lawyers, Saani Abdul Salam, confirmed the development and indicated that efforts are underway to satisfy the bail conditions.

The case forms part of ongoing cooperation between Ghanaian authorities and the United States in tackling transnational fraud, particularly romance scams targeting victims abroad.

Further proceedings are expected as the extradition process continues.