A close associate of Ghanaian businessman Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, has rejected reports claiming that the businessman identified a Member of Parliament from Ghana’s Central Region and seven other individuals in connection with his ongoing legal case in the United States.
The claims have recently circulated online, suggesting that Abu Trica had allegedly mentioned the names of several people during proceedings linked to the US authorities’ case against him.
However, David N. A. Quarcoo, who describes himself as a confidant of the businessman, has disputed the reports.
Quarcoo said he had personally spoken with Abu Trica through a video call and that the businessman was aware of the allegations circulating about him.
According to Quarcoo, the reports did not reflect the conversation he had with Abu Trica and should not be treated as established information.
The allegations have attracted considerable attention because they reportedly involve a serving Ghanaian lawmaker. However, the identity of the alleged MP has not been established through publicly available court records, and the claim that Abu Trica named the politician and other individuals remains unverified.
Confidant questions viral reports
Quarcoo reportedly described the claims as false and questioned the basis on which the names were said to have emerged.
He argued that information relating to a case being handled by US authorities should be capable of verification through official court documents or statements from the relevant agencies.
The confidant also questioned why unverified claims about alleged names disclosed by Abu Trica would be circulated when the case is already before the US judicial system.
His comments come as discussions about the businessman’s case continue to generate interest in Ghana.
What is known about Abu Trica’s case?
Abu Trica, whose real name is Frederick Kumi, was extradited from Ghana to the United States in July 2026 after a prolonged legal process.
US prosecutors accuse him of being involved in an alleged international romance-fraud operation that targeted elderly victims.
According to prosecutors, the alleged network used false identities and online platforms to establish relationships with victims before obtaining money from them through deceptive claims.
US authorities have alleged that the wider operation obtained more than $8 million from victims.
Kumi has denied the criminal charges against him by pleading not guilty in a US federal court. The allegations remain subject to the judicial process, and he is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
No public confirmation of the alleged names
The controversy surrounding the reported list of eight people is largely based on claims circulating online rather than publicly identified court evidence.
A recent report examining the allegation noted that no publicly available US court document or statement from federal prosecutors had been found confirming that Abu Trica disclosed a list containing a Central Region MP and seven other people.
This distinction is important because the existence of an allegation does not establish that the people mentioned were involved in any wrongdoing.
It is also unclear from publicly available information whether the alleged names form part of any formal evidence being considered by US prosecutors.
Confidant says case should be allowed to take its course
Quarcoo’s comments effectively challenge the narrative that Abu Trica has begun identifying other people allegedly connected to the case.
He reportedly maintained that the claims should be treated cautiously and that those making such allegations should be able to provide evidence to support them.
The development comes at a time when Abu Trica’s legal case continues in the United States.
Any claims concerning other individuals would ultimately need to be supported by official court filings, evidence presented in court or statements from the relevant authorities before they could be regarded as established facts.
For now, the allegation that Abu Trica has named a Central Region MP and eight others remains disputed.
The businessman’s confidant has publicly rejected the claim, while no publicly available official US court record cited in recent reports has confirmed the alleged list of names.
