Breaking News: EFCC to arraign Cubana Chief Priest Over Naira Abuse
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to arraign Pascal Okechukwu, also known as Cubana Chiefpriest, on charges related to the misuse of the Nigerian currency.
This decision follows the recent sentencing of popular cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, known as Bobrisky, to a six-month prison term for a similar offense. According to the EFCC, Cubana Chiefpriest will be brought before the Federal High Court in Lagos for allegedly tampering with and distributing Nigerian naira notes during a social event at Eko Hotel.
The charges were outlined in a document filed on April 4, 2024, by EFFC’s prosecutor Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN) and a team of seven other lawyers representing the anti-graft agency.
The allegations detail instances where Cubana Chiefpriest is accused of spraying N500 notes issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria during various social events, violating Section 21(1) of the Central Bank Act 2007.