The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has released fresh details in an ongoing international fraud investigation involving Ghanaian twin brothers Jamal “Arrangement” Abubakari and Kamal “Lancaster” Abubakari.
In a statement issued on July 4, the FBI said the case forms part of a wider consumer fraud and romance scam scheme that allegedly targeted more than 130 victims across the United States, resulting in losses exceeding $15 million.
According to the bureau, the operation involved at least five Ghanaian nationals, including Kumi, popularly known as “Abu Trica,” who are accused of participating in a coordinated online fraud network that exploited victims through dating platforms and social media.
Court filings in the U.S. Northern District of Ohio indicate that Jamal Abubakari, Kamal Abubakari and Amanda Joy Opoku-Boachie have been ordered detained pending further proceedings. Meanwhile, Kumi and another suspect, Daniel Yussif, are awaiting extradition proceedings.
Victims Allegedly Targeted Through Fake Online Relationships
Investigators allege that between July 2024 and April 2026, members of the syndicate used fraudulent online identities, including AI-generated content, to establish romantic relationships with vulnerable individuals and gain their trust.
The victims, many of them older Americans, were allegedly persuaded to transfer money into accounts controlled by members of the network.
According to the FBI, the funds were subsequently moved through multiple financial channels in Ghana and other jurisdictions in an effort to conceal their origin.
Assets Worth Over $3 Million Seized
The bureau further disclosed that coordinated search and arrest operations led to the seizure of assets valued at more than $3 million.
Among the assets recovered were several luxury vehicles, including a Lamborghini, a Tesla Cybertruck, a Mercedes-Benz and a BMW.
Multi-Agency Investigation
The investigation is being conducted through a joint effort involving U.S. and Ghanaian law enforcement and security agencies.
Participating institutions include the Ghana Police Service, the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), the Cyber Security Authority, the Ghana Immigration Service and other intelligence and financial monitoring bodies.
The FBI said the case highlights ongoing international efforts to dismantle transnational cybercrime networks and protect individuals from online financial exploitation.
Prosecutors from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio are handling the matter as extradition proceedings continue for suspects who remain outside the United States.
