A federal grand jury in the United States has issued a two-count indictment against a Ghanaian national accused of defrauding elderly victims of more than $8 million through romance scams.
According to a recently unsealed indictment, 31-year-old Frederick Kumi, also known as Emmanuel Kojo Baah Obeng and Abu Trica, from Swedru, Ghana, was a key member of a criminal network that targeted elderly individuals across the U.S. beginning in 2023.
Prosecutors say the group used online romance schemes to deceive victims into sending large sums of money, often by pretending to be in emotional or financial distress. The indictment alleges that Kumi and his associates coordinated these scams over several years, causing millions of dollars in losses.
Kumi was arrested in Ghana on December 11, 2025, following investigations carried out in collaboration with U.S. and Ghanaian authorities.
He now faces charges related to fraud and conspiracy, and officials say efforts are ongoing to bring all members of the network to justice.
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