US authorities have released aerial images of a lavish mansion in Ghana and a fleet of luxury vehicles allegedly linked to a 31-year-old Ghanaian man accused of masterminding a multi-million-dollar romance fraud scheme.
The images, published by the US Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio, show an expansive residence alongside several high-end vehicles parked inside the compound. Prosecutors say the properties were among the assets seized during investigations into the alleged fraud operation.
The seized assets include a Lamborghini, Tesla Cybertrucks, Mercedes-Benz vehicles, and BMW cars, which authorities claim were purchased using money obtained through the criminal enterprise.
According to US court documents, Frederick Kumi, also known as Emmanuel Kojo Baah Obeng and “Abu Trica,” allegedly used proceeds from the fraud scheme to acquire luxury assets in Ghana. The US Department of Justice alleges that Kumi and his co-defendant, Daniel Yussif, were leaders of a criminal network that targeted elderly Americans through romance scams between April 2023 and November 2025.
The group allegedly used online dating platforms and social media to identify victims before gaining their trust through fake identities, including AI-generated videos portraying fictitious women. Victims were persuaded to send large sums of money after being promised gold, diamonds, or inheritance payouts.
The funds were reportedly transferred into accounts controlled by members of the network before being laundered through fake businesses and bank accounts in Ghana and elsewhere.
Kumi was arrested in Ghana in December 2025 before being extradited to the United States on July 9, 2026.
He has been charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy. If convicted, he faces up to 20 years in prison. However, U.S. prosecutors emphasized that the charges are allegations, and Kumi is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
The extradition of Abu Trica has sparked a warning from Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald, who cautioned fraudsters that their days of freedom are numbered. The US government’s warning has resurfaced on social media, reigniting interest in the case among Ghanaian users.
As the case unfolds, the international community will be watching to see how the US justice system handles this complex romance fraud scheme.
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