Frederick Kumi, also known as Emmanuel Kojo Baah Obeng and Abu Trica, has been denied bail alongside two co-accused after appearing before the Gbese District Court in Accra on charges related to cybercrime and money laundering.
The three suspects were remanded into custody when they appeared in court on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. Prosecutors said the case stems from investigations into alleged cyber-related activities, including online fraud, identity theft and unlawful financial transactions.
According to court documents, a federal grand jury in the United States’ Northern District of Ohio has indicted Kumi over allegations that he targeted vulnerable elderly individuals through online romance scams dating back to 2023.
The court is expected to receive additional evidence when proceedings resume in January 2026. The accused persons remain in custody as extradition processes to the United States are pursued.
