Ghanaian socialite Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, has been taken back into custody by the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC).

This comes shortly after he and his co-accused were discharged by the Gbese District Court.

According to a member of the legal team, Trica was taken to the NACOC headquarters.

Confirming the re-arrest of Abu Trica, a member of his legal team told the media that he had been taken to the headquarters of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC).

“They've been taken back to the Narcotics Headquarters. I'm yet to know why they are there, but I believe it's for administrative purposes,” he said.

The trial involving Abu Trica and his co-accused was to determine whether they would be extradited to the United States to stand trial.

Abu Trica was initially arrested by Ghanaian security agencies on Thursday, December 11, 2025, following an indictment by United States authorities over his alleged role 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 he was part of a criminal network that targeted elderly victims across the United States beginning in 2023.

Prosecutors say the group relied on artificial intelligence software to create fake identities and establish intimate online relationships with senior citizens through social media and dating platforms. Victims were then allegedly deceived into sending money and valuables under false pretences, including claims of medical emergencies, travel costs, and investment opportunities.

The indictment further alleges that Abu Trica assisted in distributing funds transferred from Ohio to conspirators in Ghana and other locations. He faces charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, conspiracy to commit money laundering, and a forfeiture specification.

Months ago, a secret FBI operation also led to the arrest of Ghana’s nightlife mogul and alleged crypto kingpin, Nana Kojo Boateng, popularly known as Dada Joe Remix, with possible extradition to the United States of America (U.S.A).

Sources said he was “scooped up Rambo-style,” over his alleged involvement in fraudulent financial activities.

Even though people have known him as a big player in the oil and gas business, rumors have it that he might have been involved in shady activities behind the scenes.

Panic has reportedly gripped Accra’s elite social circles since the news broke.

Some prominent figures allegedly involved in cryptocurrency, forex trading, and high-end real estate have also allegedly gone into hiding.

Dada Joe Remix could stand trial and face significant legal consequences if convicted.

Official details regarding his arrest and the nature of the charges are yet to be released.

It will be recalled that in 2022, the Nigerian social media influencer, Ramon Abbas, who called himself Ray Hushpuppi and flaunted a lavish lifestyle supported by laundering millions of dollars was sentenced in Los Angeles to more than 11 years in federal prison.

Ramon Abbas, 40, was also ordered by a federal judge to pay $1.7m in restitution to two fraud victims, according to a statement from the United States Department of Justice.Abbas was “one of the most prolific money launderers in the world,” Don Alway, assistant director in charge of the FBI’s Los Angeles office, said in the statement.

Prosecutors said Abbas and a Canadian man laundered money from various online crimes, including bank cyberheists and business email compromise, or BEC, a prolific crime in which crooks hack into email accounts, pretend to be someone they’re not, and fool victims into wiring money where it doesn’t belong.

Abbas had more than two million Instagram followers before he was arrested in 2020 in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.

His social media posts showed him living a life of luxury, complete with private jets, ultra-expensive cars, and high-end clothes and watches.

“I hope someday I will be inspiring more young people to join me on this path,” read one Instagram post by Abbas, who pleaded guilty in April 2021 to one count of conspiracy to engage in money laundering.

In the aftermath of recent FBI-led operations in Ghana involving suspected fraud, entertainment pundit Kwaku Osei Korankye Asiedu, popularly known as KOKA, has pushed for an inquiry into Criss Waddle's source of wealth.

His concerns come on the back of Criss Waddle's frequent display of large sums of money and luxurious vehicles on social media.

In an interview spotted by The Independent Ghana on social media, KOKA intimated that since the musician criticized Akufo-Addo's government over economic hardship, it is appropriate to investigate the legitimacy of his wealth too.

"I am looking for the FBI to ask them to commerce an investigation on Criss Waddle because his source of revenue is questionable to me."

"Lately, when our girls are celebrating their birthday, you will see them posting their wish list on Snapchat because they don't want to fry eggs anymore since there are people buying cars for them.”

"The FBI should look for him, and also look for all the cars he has shipped into the country...Those who claim that they bought their Rolls-Royce from Acheke should also be investigated," he added.

Entertainment pundit Kwaku Osei Korankye Asiedu, popularly known as KOKA, has pushed for an inquiry into Criss Waddle's source of wealth.

His concerns come on the back of Criss Waddle's frequent display of large sums of money and luxurious vehicles on social media.

In an interview spotted by The Independent Ghana on social media, KOKA intimated that since the musician criticized Akufo-Addo's government over economic hardship, it is appropriate to investigate the legitimacy of his wealth too.

"I am looking for the FBI to ask them to commerce an investigation on Criss Waddle because his source of revenue is questionable to me."

"Lately, when our girls are celebrating their birthday, you will see them posting their wish list on Snapchat because they don't want to fry eggs anymore since there are people buying cars for them.”

"The FBI should look for him, and also look for all the cars he has shipped into the country...Those who claim that they bought their Rolls-Royce from Acheke should also be investigated," he added.