The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has dismissed claims that it had any prior contact with notorious cybercrime suspect Abu Trica, describing such reports as false and misleading.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, December 16, EOCO clarified that the Office never engaged or communicated with Abu Trica, whose real name is Frederick Kumi, also known as Emmanuel Kojo Baah Obeng, before his arrest.
The clarification follows media speculations suggesting that EOCO had been in contact with the suspect weeks prior to his apprehension. Abu Trica was arrested through a collaborative operation involving EOCO and other law enforcement agencies in connection with an alleged $8 million romance scam.
“The Office did not on any occasion contact ‘Abu Trica’ before the arrest as is being speculated,” the statement stressed.
EOCO reaffirmed its commitment to fighting economic and organised crime and urged the public to support efforts by reporting suspected criminal activities.
The statement was signed by the Head of Public Affairs on behalf of the Executive Director of EOCO.
