Comment comparing romance scam claims to consensual relationships draws mixed reactions
A remark attributed to one of the lawyers representing Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, and his co-accused has triggered widespread discussion online following ongoing legal proceedings involving alleged romance scam claims.
According to reports, the lawyer was quoted as saying:
“You say you love me and I ask you for money and you give me, how is this a crime? If this is a romance scam, then arrest all the slay queens.”
The statement, which has since circulated widely on social media, has drawn mixed reactions from the public. While some commentators argue that the lawyer was attempting to distinguish consensual financial support within relationships from criminal fraud, others have criticised the comparison as insensitive and misleading.
Legal analysts note that romance scam cases are typically determined by intent, deception, and misrepresentation, rather than the mere act of receiving money. They stress that courts assess whether there was deliberate manipulation or false pretence used to obtain funds.
The comment has also reignited broader conversations about financial expectations in relationships, online dating, and the legal boundaries between personal gifts and alleged fraud.
Meanwhile, the case involving Abu Trica and his associates remains before the courts, with legal proceedings ongoing. Authorities have yet to issue any official response to the circulating statement, and all accused persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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