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The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has denied claims that it had any prior contact with suspected cybercriminal Abu Trica before his arrest in a high-profile romance scam case.
In a statement dated December 16, 2025, EOCO dismissed media speculations suggesting the Office engaged the suspect weeks ahead of his arrest, describing the claims as false and misleading.
“The Office did not on any occasion contact ‘Abu Trica’ before the arrest as is being speculated,” the statement, signed by EOCO’s Head of Public Affairs, said.
The clarification follows EOCO’s announcement on December 12, 2025, confirming the arrest of Frederick Kumi, also known as Emmanuel Kojo Baah Obeng, popularly referred to as Abu Trica. He is alleged to be a key figure in an $8 million romance scam operation that targeted victims, mainly abroad.
EOCO explained that the clarification was necessary to protect the integrity of its investigations and correct the public record amid increasing commentary surrounding the arrest.
The Office reaffirmed its commitment to fighting economic and organised crime and encouraged the public to continue providing information that could support ongoing and future investigations.
