During proceedings, the state prosecutor outlined nine transactions allegedly linked to Abu Trica in the alleged $8 million romance scam. According to a report sighted by GhanaWeb on February 25, 2026, prosecutors have accused Abu Trica of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering, among other charges. Detailing the nine specific transactions that allegedly make up the $8 million, prosecutors stated that Abu Trica received amounts of $50,000, $52,000, $68,500, $20,141, $422, $4.1 million, $2.4 million, $93,000, and $590,000. Abu Trica remanded again, extradition hearing adjournedDuring the court proceedings, lead counsel for Abu Trica, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, pleaded with the judge to grant his client bail. The indictment further alleges that Abu Trica helped distribute funds transferred from Ohio to co-conspirators in Ghana and other locations.

Source: GhanaWeb February 26, 2026 04:24 UTC