Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, have arrested a popular Lagos socialite, Emeka Okonkwo aka E-Money, for allegedly abu
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, have arrested a popular Lagos socialite, Emeka Okonkwo aka E-Money, for allegedly abusing the naira note.
He was reportedly arrested on Monday night at his residence in the Omole area of Lagos.
Sources within the commission on Tuesday said E-Money was arrested for allegedly spraying United States dollars, an act said to be in violation of the Foreign Exchange Act.
One of the sources said, “On Monday night, we arrested E-Money for Naira abuse and defacing foreign currencies. Specifically, he was alleged to have sprayed U.S. dollars, which is against the Foreign Exchange Act.
“He was arrested at his Omole, Lagos residence. Preliminary investigations are ongoing, and he will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.”
Another source who confirmed his arrest stated that E-Money is currently being flown to Abuja for questioning.
