The investigation into Abu Trica was led by the FBI’s Cleveland Division
Following news that a Ghanaian man popularly known on Snapchat as “Abu Trica” has been indicted in the United States for allegedly running an $8 million romance fraud scheme, Ghanaians have flooded social media with reactions, mostly condemning his flashy online lifestyle and the culture of flaunting questionable wealth.
Abu Trica, officially identified as Frederick Kumi, is famous on Snapchat for showing off bundles of cash, luxury cars, and lavish houses.
Many netizens said the development was no surprise, arguing that anyone displaying such extravagant wealth without a clear source is bound to draw suspicion.
One user questioned why people involved in alleged fraud feel the urge to flaunt their lifestyle.
Abu Trica indicted in US for $8m romance fraud, arrested by authorities in Ghana
“They will commit fraud then start flaunting the ill-gotten wealth online, for what? The need to show off even though they are doing something wrong never ceases to amaze me,” one user wrote.
Another comment pointed out that those engaging in such schemes seemed to have learned nothing from high-profile cases like Hushpuppi.
“Small small, dem go barb all of them 1 by 1. You know the source of your money but you will never keep quiet. What happened to Hushpuppi nu, y’all never learn sense,” another commented.
Some reactions touched on morality, including a user who quoted scripture:
“Proverbs 20:17 — Bread gained by deceit tastes good to a man, but afterward his mouth will be full of gravel.”
Others lamented how this culture pressures young people into thinking legitimate work cannot sustain them.
“At first wona parents dey build houses with pension money but now because of pressure from people like these, we see 9-5 jobs like ebe bad thing… make nobody pressure you, not all that glitters be gold.”
Meanwhile, details from a recently unsealed indictment show that a federal grand jury charged the 31-year-old from Swedru with two counts of fraud.
US authorities say Abu Trica was part of a network that used AI-generated identities to lure elderly Americans into online relationships beginning in 2023.
The scammers allegedly gained victims’ trust through frequent messages and calls before requesting money for fabricated emergencies, investments, or travel.
The funds were then moved through co-conspirators in the US and eventually sent to Ghana and other destinations.
Abu Trica has been charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, money laundering conspiracy, and a forfeiture specification, and faces up to 20 years in prison.
A decisive moment for Ghana’s cyber-security enforcement. Mr. Divine Selasi Agbeti leading this sting operation shows how critical local expertise is in dismantling multimillion-dollar scam networks. This is the kind of coordinated action we need to protect victims, protect…
— DeLightBringer Kiko ☀️ (@KSnetne) December 12, 2025
They need to pick up the girls he spent the money with.
— Gabi (@firi_meso) December 12, 2025
They’re lucky that it was the FBI that came to arrest them…..if it were to be Ghana police like the 3 of them all will share the same handcuffs 😂💔 pic.twitter.com/ATv6IbIg9h
— Um sparrow (@UmSparrow) December 12, 2025
Small small, dem go barb all of them 1 by 1.
You know the source of your money but you will never keep quiet. Always making noise online. What happened to Hushpuppi nu, y’all never learn sense.— Phoenix – フェニックス (@phoenix_bld_) December 11, 2025
They will commit fraud then start flaunting the ill gotten wealth online, for what? The need to show off even though they are doing something wrong never ceases to amaze me.
— Bimbola 💊🔬🎓⚓🇬🇧🇰🇷 (@Bimbola25) December 11, 2025
You would think these guys would go hide after they heard about all the ongoing arrests but naw them dey believe dema Malam pass reality..
— VisaBwoyGH 🪼 (@afrovibesparley) December 11, 2025
Proverbs 20:17— Bread gained by deceit tastes good to a man, But afterward his mouth will be full of gravel.
— Kofi Sarpong (@KofiSarpong1) December 11, 2025
at first wona parents dey build houses with pension money but seykof pressure from people like these we now see 9-5 jobs like ebe bad thing… chaley make no nobody pressure u oo na not all that glitters be gold. enjoy the little u have, life is very simple.
— Jozzy. Faces. Places. Takes. (@1joeboi) December 11, 2025
I want to tell
No let anybody pressure you in this country
Kofi boat arrested
Abu Trica arrested
Shatta wale arrestedChale just enjoy your beans and Gob3 in Peace
When your time come, ugo blow too 🔥🔥
— INFLUENCER 🇹🇿🇺🇬🇰🇪 (@influencerwoww) December 11, 2025
Under 35 wey get luxury cars with no better known source of income for this country be alarming waaa… 95% of those guys be fraud boys.
— JAE (@simpleJAE) December 11, 2025
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