A U.S. federal court has scheduled a pretrial conference for August 25, 2026, in the criminal case involving Ghanaian social media personality Abu Trica.
According to the court update shown in documents circulating online, the judge has ordered the defendant to appear in person at the hearing.
The court order also indicates that no plea agreement may be entered after the hearing, meaning any plea negotiations would need to occur before that stage unless the court later grants otherwise.
The case has attracted significant attention in Ghana following allegations linking Abu Trica to an alleged romance scam investigation in the United States. He has previously appeared before a U.S. federal court, with legal proceedings continuing as prosecutors and the defence prepare for the next phase.
The August 25 pretrial conference is expected to address matters ahead of any potential trial. Further developments are anticipated as the case progresses through the U.S. judicial system.
As with all criminal proceedings, the allegations remain before the court, and guilt has not been determined unless and until proven in court or admitted by the defendant.
