Abu Trica has reportedly been released from Police custody along with two other accused defendants, by Gbese District Court following the trial over a $8 million Romance Scam targeting elderly Americans.
According to a report on Monday, January 26th, 2026 by Abu Trica’s legal practitioner, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, the businessman has been freed despite the Narcotics Control Commission’s (NACOC) attempt to rearrest him in court.
In a Facebook post, Oliver Barker expressed his frustration with the conduct of (NACOC) when the security service attempted to jail his clients, Abu Trica and the other two co-accused, again.
“Just finished at the Gbese District Court. Abu Trica and 2 others have been discharged. NACOC just tried to rearrest them inside the court room. Judge offended,” he wrote.
The trial was to enable the court determine whether Abu Trica and his co-accused should be extradited to the United States to face trial.
Abu Trica was arrested by Ghanaian security authorities on Thursday, December 11, 2025, following an indictment by US authorities over his alleged involvement in a large-scale online romance scam estimated at more than $8 million.
Unsealed documents from the US Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio allege that Abu Trica was part of a criminal network that targeted elderly victims across the United States from 2023.
Prosecutors claim the group used artificial intelligence software to create fake identities and build intimate online and dating platforms.
Investigators say the victims were later manipulated into sending money and valuables under false pretences, including claims of medical emergencies, travel expenses, and investment opportunities.
The indictment further alleges that Abu Trica helped distribute funds transferred from Ohio to conspirators in Ghana and other locations.
He faced charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, money laundering conspiracy, and a forfeiture specification.
However, Oliver Barker’s claims suggest that Abu Trica has not been found guilty of all the charges levied on him by FBI and EOCO officials.
As of this writing, Abu Africa’s release has not been made public, since the court has not to clarify the key legal reasons behind the judgement despite state withdrawing all charges after the ruling.
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Source: Ghanaweb.com
