The Gbese District Court has ordered the extradition of Daniel Yusif, an alleged associate of suspected internet fraudster Abu Trica, to the United States to stand trial over his alleged involvement in an $8 million wire fraud and romance scam.
The court’s committal order clears the way for Yusif’s transfer to the US, where he is expected to face charges in connection with the alleged transnational fraud scheme.
However, the court granted the accused 15 days to challenge the extradition order before the process is finalised.
US authorities allege that Daniel Yusif played a role in the multimillion-dollar wire fraud and romance scam, which is under investigation alongside other suspects, including Abu Trica.
The ruling comes weeks after Abu Trica was extradited to the United States to face prosecution over his alleged involvement in the same criminal network.
According to US prosecutors, the suspects orchestrated an international romance scam and business email compromise scheme that allegedly defrauded victims of more than $8 million.
The extradition proceedings form part of ongoing cooperation between Ghanaian and United States authorities in combating cross-border cybercrime and financial fraud.
If Yusif does not challenge the committal order within the 15-day period, he will be extradited to the United States to face prosecution on the charges against him.
