Global Times Nigeria report that a
popular socialite and businessman, Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for money laundering and tax fraud related Offences.
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Obi Cubana who hails from Anambra State arrived the headquarters of the EFCC at Jabi, Abuja, at about noon on Monday, is currently being interrogated by operatives of the commission.
Though allegations against the socialite were sketchy as at the time of filing this report, a source disclosed that his case borders on alleged money laundering and tax fraud.
Source who doesn’t want his name in print said, “Obi Cubana was arrested and brought to the EFCC headquarters on Monday afternoon over allegations of money laundering and tax fraud. He is being grilled by detectives as we speak.”
The EFCC spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, said he has yet to be briefed on the development.
