US Seizes Abu Trica’s Mansion and Luxury Cars in Alleged $8 Million Romance Scam Case

The United States Department of Justice has announced that assets belonging to Ghanaian socialite Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, have been seized following his extradition to the United States to face trial over his alleged involvement in an $8 million romance scam.

In a statement issued on July 14, 2026, the Department of Justice alleged that Kumi used proceeds from the suspected fraud to purchase several luxury assets in Ghana.

The seized assets include a mansion in Ghana and luxury vehicles such as a Lamborghini, Tesla Cybertruck, Mercedes-Benz, and BMW, along with other valuable items that were not disclosed.

“Kumi allegedly used his ill-gotten gains to acquire luxury vehicles and other items of value. Assets seized by international law enforcement partners included a mansion in Ghana, a Lamborghini, Tesla Cybertruck, Mercedes Benz, and BMW,” part of the statement read.

The Department of Justice said the assets are subject to forfeiture after Kumi was charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering. If convicted, he could face a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.

Headline: How the Alleged Romance Scam Operated

According to court documents, Kumi and his co-defendant, Daniel Yussif, also known as Denteni or Slab, 31, of Accra, were allegedly members of a criminal network that targeted elderly victims through romance scams across the United States from 2023.

Kumi was arrested in Ghana on December 11, 2025, and extradited to the United States on July 9, 2026.

Court documents allege that Kumi and Yussif led a group that used online dating platforms and social media to identify and deceive victims, many of whom were widows or divorced individuals, into sending money under false pretences.

The Department of Justice said the group allegedly used AI powered video platforms to communicate with victims while using fake identities, including posing as women.

Investigators also allege that other members of the network worked with associates in Ghana who communicated directly with victims through encrypted messaging apps and phone calls to maintain the false identities.

“After being misled by false stories or gold or diamond inheritances, the victims sent money via wire transfer to financial accounts controlled by conspiracy members. Portions of the funds were further provided to co-conspirators in Ghana and elsewhere,” the statement said.

“Kumi and other co-conspirators used money mules based in Ghana, and contacts in the Ghanaian immigrant community in the U.S., to launder millions of dollars through fake businesses and bank accounts,” the statement added.

The Department of Justice said that if Kumi and his co-defendants are convicted, the court will determine their sentences after considering factors such as their criminal history, their role in the alleged offences, and the nature of the crimes.

The Department added that any sentence imposed will not exceed the maximum penalty allowed by law and may be lower than the statutory maximum.

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