Instagram Influencer 'Abu Trica' Arrested: Romance Fraud Scheme Targeting Elderly Americans

🚨 URGENT: Influencer Pleads Not Guilty in Romance Fraud Scheme An Instagram influencer with nearly 100,000 followers has been arrested and extradited to the United States for allegedly targeting elderly Americans in a sophisticated romance fraud scheme. Frederick Kumi, 31, a Ghanaian influencer known online as "Abu Trica," pleaded not guilty Friday morning to: Conspiracy to commit wire fraud Money laundering conspiracy According to federal prosecutors, Kumi and co-conspirators: ✅ Built fake online relationships with elderly Americans ✅ Gained their trust and affection ✅ Requested money under false pretenses ✅ Laundered stolen funds back to Ghana through a network of co-conspirators 💰 Kumi could face 20 years in federal prison if convicted ⚖️ Jury trial set for September 8, 2026 at 9 a.m. Additional reporting here: https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/cr... WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Romance fraud is one of the fastest-growing scams targeting seniors. Criminals build fake relationships, gain trust, then request money for "emergencies" or "investments." If you or a loved one has been targeted: Contact the FBI: tips.fbi.gov Report to the FTC: reportfraud.ftc.gov Call local law enforcement WARNING SIGNS OF ROMANCE FRAUD: 🚩 Someone you met online asks for money 🚩 They claim to need funds for emergencies 🚩 They avoid video calls or in-person meetings 🚩 They ask for wire transfers or gift cards 🚩 Their story keeps changing CONNECT WITH ME: 📧 Email: [email protected] 📺 WUSA 9: https://www.wusa9.com/meet-the-team 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larrymiller... TIKTOK: https://www.instagram.com/larrymiller... 🐦 Twitter/X: https://x.com/LarryMillerTV?lang=en 💼 LinkedIn:   / larrymillerd   RESOURCES: FBI Tips: tips.fbi.gov FTC Fraud Reports: reportfraud.ftc.gov AARP Fraud Watch Network: aarp.org/fraudwatch National Center on Elder Abuse: eldercare.acl.gov