Frederick Kumi, a 31-year-old Ghanaian socialite popularly known as Abu Trica, has been charged in the United States for his alleged role in an international romance scam that defrauded elderly victims of over $8 million.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio announced the indictment on Thursday. Kumi, who was arrested in Ghana, is accused of being part of a criminal network that used Artificial Intelligence to create fake identities and build romantic relationships with victims on social media and dating platforms since 2023.
According to the indictment, the perpetrators used intimate conversations to gain trust before requesting money for fake emergencies like medical needs and travel. The funds were then laundered through associates in Ghana and the U.S.
Kumi faces charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering, which carry a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.
Disclaimer:
This report is based on an official U.S. Department of Justice indictment. The accused is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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