Abu Trica Drags FBI, EOCO to Court, Seeks GH₵10m Over ‘Unlawful’ Arrest
Socialite alleges torture, unlawful detention and foreign interference, accuses security agencies of rights violations over December 2025 arrest
- Abu Trica has sued the FBI, EOCO, NACOC and other state agencies, seeking GH₵10 million in damages
- He claims he was subjected to inhumane treatment during his December 2025 arrest and interrogated by suspected FBI agents while in Ghanaian custody
- The socialite also alleges wrongful seizure of luxury items
Frederick Kumi, widely known as Abu Trica, has filed a suit at the High Court against the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and several state security agencies, alleging unlawful detention and breaches of his fundamental human rights.
Named in the lawsuit are the Minister of the Interior, the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), the FBI, the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), and the Attorney-General.
Abu Trica contends that his arrest on December 11, 2025, subjected him to severe physical and emotional suffering, which he describes as torture and degrading treatment in violation of Article 15 of the 1992 Constitution.
According to court filings, more than 15 armed officers reportedly raided his Airport Residential Area apartment while he was playing video games with friends.
He claims he was immediately handcuffed and restrained for several hours from morning until late evening without access to food, water, or rest.
A central claim in the suit concerns the involvement of the FBI. Abu Trica alleges that while in the custody of Ghanaian authorities, he was subjected to coercive interrogation by three foreign nationals said to be FBI agents, raising concerns about foreign participation in the case.
He also maintains that security operatives seized numerous luxury items and electronic devices, including a Lamborghini, Mercedes, Cybertruck, several iPhones (from model 7 to 15 Pro), MacBooks, an Alienware laptop, a PlayStation 5, a Starlink modem, Cartier watches, jewellery, and silver chains.
However, he insists many of the confiscated items belonged to friends and associates and claims no official inventory or receipts were issued at the time of the seizure.
Additionally, Abu Trica accuses EOCO of undermining his right to be presumed innocent by publicly describing him as a “notorious cyber-criminal” in a press release before any court ruling on the matter.
Through the lawsuit, he is seeking GH₵10 million in damages from NACOC, the FBI, and EOCO for alleged mistreatment, invasion of privacy, and emotional trauma.
