Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, has been remanded into police custody again after appearing before the Gbese District Court over his alleged involvement in an $8 million romance fraud case linked to the United States.
He is expected to remain in custody until March 24, when the court will rule on his possible extradition.
Following the adjournment, Abu Trica was seen leaving the court premises in high spirits. This latest development comes after an earlier decision by the Gbese District Court on February 25 to remand him for three weeks as investigations and legal proceedings continued.
His lawyer, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, maintains that there is no case against his client and has vowed to challenge any attempt to extradite him.
Meanwhile, friends and supporters of Abu Trica gathered outside the court during the hearing to protest his continued detention. The group, dressed in matching T-shirts and wearing red bands around their wrists, held placards with inscriptions such as “Free Abu Trica,” “EOCO Boss Set Abu Trica and Daniel Up,” and “The Government of Ghana, Learn to Protect Your Own Nationals.”
The protesters insisted that Abu Trica is a legitimate car dealer and denied allegations that he is involved in any fraudulent activity.
