# Questions Over Abu Trica’s Age Emerge During US Court Proceedings **GREATER ACCRA, July 11, 2026** — Questions about the actual age of Ghanaian social media personality Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, have emerged during his ongoing legal proceedings in the United States.
The conflicting age information has generated discussion among Ghanaians online, as public interest continues to grow around Abu Trica’s extradition, the charges against him and the progress of his case in the US.
Although the age discrepancy has attracted attention, there is currently no indication that it has changed the charges against him or affected the direction of the criminal proceedings. Abu Trica has remained in the public spotlight since US authorities alleged that he was connected to a network accused of targeting elderly Americans.
Through online romance scams. The alleged scheme reportedly caused losses exceeding $8 million. Prosecutors have stated that Abu Trica could face up to 20 years in prison if convicted. However, he remains presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court. Abu Trica’s current place of detention has not been publicly confirmed.
Ghanaian lawyer Ralph Agyapong has suggested that he is likely being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn while awaiting further court proceedings. The latest development is being closely followed by audiences in Ghana, including Accra and Kumasi, as well as members of the Ghanaian community in South Africa, particularly.
Pretoria. **Source: GhasaWeb**.