Accra, Ghana — The Gbese District Court has ordered the extradition of Daniel Yusif, the alleged co-conspirator of Ghanaian social media personality Abu Trica, to the United States to face prosecution over an alleged $8 million romance fraud and wire fraud scheme.
According to the court’s committal order, Yusif has 15 days to challenge the extradition decision through the legal process before his transfer to U.S. authorities can proceed.
The ruling marks another significant development in a high-profile international fraud investigation involving allegations that victims were deceived through online romance scams and other fraudulent schemes that reportedly generated millions of dollars.
Authorities in the United States have accused those involved of participating in a sophisticated wire fraud operation targeting victims through online relationships. Prosecutors allege the scheme resulted in losses estimated at approximately $8 million.
The Ghanaian court’s decision does not determine guilt or innocence regarding the underlying criminal allegations. Instead, it concerns whether the legal requirements for extradition have been satisfied under applicable laws and agreements.
Daniel Yusif retains the legal right to challenge the committal order within the 15-day period. Should an appeal be unsuccessful or not be filed, the extradition process may proceed, allowing him to stand trial before a U.S. court.
The case continues to attract significant public attention in Ghana because of its connection to Abu Trica and the wider international investigation into alleged cyber-enabled financial crimes.
As legal proceedings continue, all allegations remain subject to determination by the competent courts.
