The FBI net is closing in from both sides of the Atlantic.
The Three New Arrests
A federal grand jury indictment has been unsealed in the case of United States v. Jamal Abubakari, et al., charging three individuals — Jamal Abubakari (22, aka “Arrangement”), Kamal Abubakari (22, aka “Lancaster”) — two brothers — and Amanda Joy Opoku-Boachie (53, aka Amanda Joy Glum), a US-based woman. All three were arrested in Virginia and remain in custody pending further court proceedings.
Prosecutors allege that between July 2024 and April 2026, the defendants used fake personas on dating sites and social media to lure victims into romantic relationships, then convinced them to send money via wire transfers. Funds were laundered through US accounts and distributed to co-conspirators in Ghana and elsewhere.
The Link to Abu Trica & Yusif
The FBI’s investigation involves at least five Ghanaian nationals accused of orchestrating romance scams that defrauded more than 130 victims across the United States — mainly elderly Americans — out of more than $15 million. The three arrested in Virginia are alleged international partners of Frederick Kumi (Abu Trica) and Daniel Yussif (aka Denteni/Slab), who remain in Ghana awaiting extradition.
The $3M Seizure — Cars Named in Court
Seized assets valued at more than $3 million include several luxury vehicles — a Lamborghini, Tesla Cybertruck, Mercedes-Benz, and BMW — recovered during coordinated operations conducted in Ghana in collaboration with local authorities.
In court, Abu Trica denied ownership of the seized luxury vehicles, telling the judge that the cars — including the Lamborghini, Mercedes-Benz and Cybertruck — belonged to clients who had left them in his care for safekeeping.
The Interview That Could Cost Him — Big Time
Just two days ago — Wednesday, June 3 — Abu Trica gave a public interview with Caption Smart, discussing the extradition case and the seized luxury vehicles. He specifically named a Lamborghini Urus, Tesla Cybertruck, and BMW i8 as part of the vehicles taken by EOCO.
This is significant timing. Legal analysts are already pointing out that going public while extradition proceedings are active gives US prosecutors more material to work with — public admissions about assets and connections can be used as evidence. He may have handed them a gift.
Where the Extradition Case Stands
The Gbese District Court in Accra has already cleared the way for Abu Trica’s extradition, granting the US request. His legal team was given 15 days to file a habeas corpus challenge — and they have argued that wire fraud and money laundering are not explicitly listed as extraditable offences under the 1931 Ghana-US extradition treaty.
His lawyer Oliver Barker-Vormawor has also claimed the FBI set Abu Trica up — alleging that an undercover FBI informant approached him claiming they needed an account to receive $50,000, promising a $13,000 cut. The court dismissed entrapment arguments.
Abu Trica himself has filed a lawsuit against the FBI, the Ghanaian Attorney-General, NACOC, EOCO and the Ministry of Interior, alleging torture, unlawful detention and rights violations during his arrest.
The Bigger Picture — This Case Is Enormous
This is part of a coordinated crackdown with multiple Ghana-linked conspiracies assigned to one US District Judge. Nine defendants in related cases have already pleaded guilty and been collectively sentenced to approximately 50 years in prison.
Among those already sentenced: Otuo Amponsah — 108 months, restitution of $3.3M; Anna Amponsah — 108 months, restitution of $1.4M; Portia Joe — 51 months, restitution of $2M.
Key Facts at a Glance
- Abu Trica (Frederick Kumi, 31) — Swedru, Ghana. Arrested Dec 11, 2025. On GH¢30M bail since May 15, 2026
- Daniel Yussif (aka Denteni/Slab, 31) — Accra. Arrested at Kotoka Airport attempting to flee
- 3 new US arrests — Jamal & Kamal Abubakari + Amanda Opoku-Boachie, all held in Virginia
- Victims: 130+ elderly Americans across multiple US states
- Total alleged fraud: $15M+
- Seized assets in Ghana: $3M+ including Lamborghini Urus, Tesla Cybertruck, BMW i8, Mercedes-Benz
- US charges: Conspiracy to commit wire fraud + money laundering conspiracy
- Extradition: Court cleared it — legal challenge ongoing
The walls are closing in — and that June 3 interview may have been his biggest mistake yet.
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