Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, has filed a lawsuit at the High Court against the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and several Ghanaian security agencies, alleging unlawful detention and violations of his fundamental human rights.
The suit names the Minister for the Interior, the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), the FBI, the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), and the Attorney-General as respondents.
According to court documents, Abu Trica contends that his arrest on December 11, 2025, subjected him to physical and psychological distress amounting to torture and inhumane treatment, in violation of Article 15 of the 1992 Constitution.
He alleges that more than 15 armed officers stormed his apartment at the Airport Residential Area while he was playing video games with friends. He claims he was immediately handcuffed and restrained from morning until late evening without access to food, water, or rest.
A key allegation in the suit involves the FBI. Abu Trica maintains that while in the custody of Ghanaian authorities, he was interrogated under coercive conditions by three foreign nationals identified as FBI agents, raising concerns about foreign interference in the matter.
The applicant further alleges that law enforcement officers seized several luxury items and electronic devices during the operation. These reportedly include a Lamborghini, a Mercedes, a Cybertruck, multiple iPhones ranging from models 7 to 15 Pro, MacBooks, an Alienware laptop, a PlayStation 5 console, a Starlink Wi-Fi modem, Cartier watches, jewellery, and silver chains.
He claims that many of the seized items belong to his friends and that no inventory or official receipts were provided by the authorities.
Abu Trica also accused EOCO of violating his right to the presumption of innocence by publicly describing him as a “notorious cyber-criminal” in a press release prior to any judicial determination of guilt.
Through the lawsuit, he is seeking compensation of GH₵10 million from NACOC, the FBI, and EOCO for alleged mistreatment, invasion of privacy, and emotional distress.
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