Ghanaian influencer charged over $8m scam targeting elderly Americans

Ghanaian influencer Abu Trica, real name Frederick Kumi, has been charged in the US for his involvement in an $8 million romance scam targeting elderly Americans. Kumi, accused of using AI tools to create fake identities online, faces charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering. US authorities collaborated with Ghana to arrest Kumi, who is known for flaunting luxury items on social media to over 100,000 followers. The case highlights increased efforts to combat criminal networks defrauding elderly individuals in the US and West Africa.