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Ghanaian influencer extradited to U.S. over AI-assisted romance scam

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Abu Trica, a Ghanaian social media influencer whose real name is Frederick Kumi, was extradited to the United States around July 9, 2026, accused of using AI software in a romance scam that defrauded elderly Americans of more than $8 million. He faces two counts—conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy—and could face up to 20 years in prison on each count if convicted. He denies all charges, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

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