Socialite and businessman Abu Trica has been slapped with nine additional counts of money laundering following his appearance at the Gbese District Court on February 25, 2026.
According to reports from court proceedings, state prosecutors charged Abu Trica with nine counts of money laundering and conspiracy to commit a crime, specifically money laundering.
The new charges are said to relate to nine separate financial transactions allegedly obtained fraudulently.
Details of the charges were shared by Angel FM court reporter Ama Brako Ampofo in a video update.
She explained that the transactions in question were listed before the court and allegedly involved significant sums of money received on different dates.
Prosecutors allege that on April 10, 2025, the accused received $50,000, followed by $52,000 on April 26, 2025. In July 2025, he allegedly received $68,500, and in August 2025, $20,000 from Ohio.
Another transaction cited in court dates back to April 2023, involving $141,422.
The court also heard claims that Abu Trica allegedly used the name “Peter Johnson” in carrying out some of the transactions and purportedly presented himself as a gold dealer to alleged victims.
The case has added to the legal troubles facing the socialite, who appeared visibly emotional during his court appearance.
Court proceedings reportedly ended with the presiding judge remanding Abu Trica into custody pending the next hearing.
The decision appeared to weigh heavily on the socialite, who was seen leaving the courtroom in an agitated state.
Witnesses said that although he had arrived at the court calm, he appeared on the verge of tears after the ruling.
He was also heard muttering words in apparent frustration as he was escorted from the premises.
The case has been adjourned to March 18, 2026, as legal processes surrounding the extradition request continue.
Source: Queen Diamond
