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Abu Trica: Lawyer’s Bold Claim on Romance Scams and Slay Queens
The ongoing Abu Trica Saga has taken another dramatic turn after a defence lawyer in the extradition case argued that asking for money in a relationship should not be treated as a crime — and that by the same logic, “all slay queens” should also be arrested.
Frederick Kumi, known widely as Abu Trica, is currently detained in Ghana as authorities continue extradition proceedings regarding accusations he was involved in an $8 million romance scam linked to the United States.
During court appearances at the Gbese District Court in Accra, lawyer Robert Ishmael Aggrey Amissah challenged the assumption that transferring money to a romantic partner automatically constitutes fraud. He told reporters that consensual giving and receiving of gifts between partners happens in many relationships and shouldn’t be criminalized.
The defence also questioned the strengths of the legal basis for extradition, especially in light of recent developments where the State withdrew charges against two of Abu Trica’s alleged accomplices due to lack of evidence.
Legal experts and the public have reacted with mixed opinions to the lawyer’s comments, sparking online debates about romance scams, the dynamics of modern relationships where money exchanges hands, and how the law should interpret consent and fraud.
The case continues to unfold, with the court expected to revisit key legal questions as both defence and prosecution present their arguments in the coming weeks
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