Frederick Kumi, widely known as Abu Trica, has initiated legal action at the High Court against the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and several Ghanaian security institutions, accusing them of unlawful arrest and breach of his fundamental human rights.
Named in the suit are the Minister for the Interior, the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), and the Attorney-General.
In court filings, Abu Trica claims his arrest on December 11, 2025, exposed him to physical and emotional suffering, which he argues amounts to torture and degrading treatment in violation of Article 15 of the 1992 Constitution.
He alleges that more than 15 armed officers raided his residence at the Airport Residential Area while he was playing video games with friends. According to him, he was immediately handcuffed and kept restrained from morning until late evening without being given food, water, or the opportunity to rest.
A significant aspect of the lawsuit concerns the alleged involvement of the FBI. Abu Trica claims that while in custody in Ghana, he was subjected to coercive interrogation by three foreign nationals believed to be FBI agents, raising questions about foreign participation in the operation.
He further stated that officers confiscated several high-value items and electronic devices during the arrest. These allegedly included a Lamborghini, Mercedes-Benz, Cybertruck, multiple iPhones from models 7 to 15 Pro, MacBooks, an Alienware laptop, a PlayStation 5 console, a Starlink internet modem, as well as Cartier watches, jewellery, and silver chains.
Abu Trica maintains that some of the seized items belonged to his friends and claims authorities failed to provide documentation or an inventory of the confiscated property.
Additionally, he accuses EOCO of undermining his presumption of innocence after the agency reportedly described him as a “notorious cybercriminal” in a public statement before any court ruling.
The plaintiff is seeking GH₵10 million in damages from NACOC, the FBI, and EOCO, citing alleged unlawful treatment, invasion of privacy, and emotional trauma.
The case is expected to attract public and legal attention as it raises concerns about human rights protections and international law enforcement collaboration within Ghana.
