Breaking: Lagos Socialite E-Money Arrested For Alleged Naira Abuse
Thompson Nsisongabasi
Apr 29, 2025
Breaking: Lagos Socialite E-Money Arrested For Alleged Naira Abuse
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Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested Lagos socialite, Emeka Okonkwo Daniel, also known as E-Money, over allegations of abusing the Naira note and defacing foreign currencies.
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According to sources within the commission, E-Money was taken into custody on Monday night at his residence in the Omole area of Lagos.
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The arrest follows allegations that the socialite was involved in the illegal act of spraying United States dollars, an activity that allegedly violates the Foreign Exchange Act.
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An EFCC source disclosed to Punch, "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.ÔÇØ
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The source further revealed that E-Money is currently undergoing preliminary investigations and will be charged in court once the investigation is concluded.
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"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,ÔÇØ the source confirmed.
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Another source, who requested anonymity, confirmed to Punch that E-Money is being flown to Abuja for further questioning regarding the matter. The source added, "Yes, he has been arrested and is being flown to Abuja as I speak, to face investigators on the issue.ÔÇØ
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