The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Nigerian socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, better known as Cubana Chief Priest
He is said to have been nabbed on allegations of money laundering and tax fraud.
Reports say he was picked up at the Lagos airport on Thursday, but officials of the commission remain silent on the issue due to pressure from his associates and family, who noted that the case could complicate conditions for others likely connected to the alleged racket.
Due to his arrest, Cubana Chief Priest Cubana Chief Priest was unable to reply fans who thronged his social media accounts to wish him a happy birthday.
However, he was allowed to see his wife but the EFCC has not yet released any official statement on his arrest.
It is also not clear when Okechukwu will be granted bail or the information the anti-graft agency may have extracted from him as at Saturday night.
An anonymous source however, told newsmen that “the matter is still under investigation.”
The socialite gained prominence nationwide with his strategic alliance with celebrates. This also earned him brand ambassadorial deals with many big brands.
Pascal Okechukwu’s arrest comes weeks after another socialite Obi Cubana was arrested by the anti-narcotics agency NDLEA.
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