The aunty of Ghanaian socialite Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, has ordered her late niece, Abigail Kumi, popularly known as Empress Forba, to board a plane and bring her brother back home.
Abu Trica’s aunt called on her sister’s corpse to work in the spiritual realm to secure the return of her brother after his extradition to the United States of America.
The aunt asked the deceased to ensure that the FBI loses all the documents intended for the prosecution of Abu Trica’s case.
Speaking during the final funeral rite of Abigail Kumi on July 18, 2026, the aunt stated, “All the papers they will use to prosecute him, make sure they don’t even find them. The journey is far; that is why I am giving you this…make sure you don’t change your attire, go to the US.
“You are a classy lady who was used to boarding planes, so please board a plane and go and bring Abu. You always said that whatever your brother could do, you can’t do it. That is why you sacrificed your life for Abu because you are a strong woman.
Go and bring Abu back to bury your mother and your father. Don’t abandon us. Go as you are and bring Abu back”, she said.
Meanwhile, Abu Trica is facing up to 20 years in prison if convicted of alleged $8 million romance scam and money laundering charges in the United States.
The United States prosecutors have alleged that Abu Trica defrauded over 80 elderly victims of more than $8m in a romance scam.
According to a statement issued by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio following Kumi’s extradition from Ghana to the United States to face charges, Abu Trica used artificial intelligence-driven technology and fake online identities to orchestrate a romance scam.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office revealed that luxury vehicles and properties allegedly acquired by Abu Trica, revealed that his mansion and other assets have been seized by US authorities.
They disclosed that Abu Trica, who has been charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy, faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted.
Parts of the report stated, “…After being misled by false stories of gold or diamond inheritances, the victims sent money via wire transfer to financial accounts controlled by conspiracy members. Portions of the funds were further provided to co-conspirators in Ghana and elsewhere. Kumi and other co-conspirators used money mules based in Ghana and contacts in the Ghanaian immigrant community in the U.S. to launder millions of dollars through fake businesses and bank accounts.
“Kumi allegedly used his ill-gotten gains to acquire luxury vehicles and other items of value. Assets seized by international law enforcement partners included a mansion in Ghana, a Lamborghini, a Tesla Cybertruck, a Mercedes-Benz, and a BMW”, the report stated.
“Kumi has been charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy. Additionally, his ill-gotten gains are subject to forfeiture. Kumi faces up to 20 years’ imprisonment.
If convicted, each defendant’s sentence will be determined by the Court after a review of factors unique to the case, including each defendant’s prior criminal record, if any, his role in the offence, and the characteristics of the violation. In all cases, the sentences will not exceed the statutory maximum, and in most cases, they will be less than the maximum”, it added.
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@thenewsafrica Live Updates: “May your soul intercede for your brother as he remains in FBI custody,” Abu Trica’s aunt emotionally said as she paid tribute to her late sister, Abigail Kumi, popularly known as Empress, during the funeral rites. #News #News #trending #AbuTrica #fyp ♬ original sound – The News Africa
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Kumi (Empress Forba) emotionally spoke to herive sister's c0rpse, pleading with her to help their brother, Abu Trica, return home.
"You told me what Abu Trica can do and can't do, so help your brother. Abu Trica's c@se is a f00lish one, so he can… pic.twitter.com/2PRO0ig7hO
