The Gbese District Court has ordered the extradition of Daniel Yusif, an alleged co-conspirator of suspected internet fraudster Abu Trica, to the United States to face trial over an alleged $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 answer charges linked to the alleged transnational fraud scheme.
However, the court has granted the accused 15 days to challenge the extradition order before the process is completed.
US authorities allege that Daniel Yusif was involved in a multimillion-dollar romance and business email compromise scheme that defrauded victims of more than $8 million.
The case forms part of investigations into an international fraud syndicate involving other suspects, including Abu Trica, who was recently extradited to the United States to face prosecution over his alleged role in the scheme.
The extradition proceedings follow continued cooperation between Ghanaian and US authorities in efforts to combat cross-border cybercrime and financial fraud.
If Yusif fails to challenge the order within the stipulated period, he will be extradited to the United States to stand trial.
