Frederick Kumi, widely known as Abu Trica, has taken legal action at the High Court, accusing Ghanaian security agencies and the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of unlawfully arresting and mistreating him in violation of his constitutional rights.
In the suit, Abu Trica cites the Minister of the Interior, the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), the FBI and the Attorney-General as respondents.
According to court filings, Abu Trica was arrested on December 11, 2025, an experience he claims subjected him to severe physical and psychological trauma. He contends that the manner of his arrest and subsequent treatment amounted to torture and inhumane treatment, contrary to Article 15 of Ghana’s 1992 Constitution.
The applicant told the court that more than 15 armed officers raided his apartment at Airport Residential Area while he was indoors playing video games with friends. He alleged that he was immediately handcuffed and restrained from morning until late evening, without being given food, water or the opportunity to rest.
A major aspect of the lawsuit centres on the alleged involvement of the FBI. Abu Trica claimed that while in the custody of Ghanaian authorities, he was interrogated under coercive conditions by three foreign nationals he identified as FBI agents. He argued that their involvement raised serious concerns about foreign interference and the legality of the investigative process.
The suit also details the seizure of several high-value items during the operation. These include a Lamborghini, a Mercedes-Benz, a Cybertruck, multiple iPhones ranging from model 7 to 15 Pro, MacBooks, an Alienware laptop, a PlayStation 5 console, a Starlink internet modem, Cartier watches, jewellery and silver chains. Abu Trica maintained that many of the items belonged to his friends and alleged that no inventory or official receipts were issued for the seized property.
Additionally, he accused EOCO of breaching his right to the presumption of innocence after the agency allegedly described him as a “notorious cyber-criminal” in a public statement before any court had determined his guilt.
As relief, Abu Trica is seeking GH¢10 million in compensation from NACOC, the FBI and EOCO, citing alleged mistreatment, invasion of privacy and emotional distress arising from the incident
