The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC have once again clapped back on the unending case of currency Abuse in the country.
The Benin Zonal Directorate of the agency arraigned a Benin-based socialite, Kelly Okungbowa before a Federal High Court in Benin city.
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Kelly, who was arraigned by the agency on Monday, May 26 was accused of two counts naira mutilation and abuse.
According to reports, the defendant was said to have, on two occasions sprayed a total of N300,000 while dancing with women in a recreational centers in Benin, and also trampling on them in the process.
Count one of his charge reads
“That you Kelly Okungbowa (m) sometime in November 2024 at Uyi Grand Marquee Event Centre, Benin City, Edo State within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court whilst dancing with “Mummy Shallipopi,” tampered with the total sum of N200,000 (two hundred thousand Naira) notes of N500 (five hundred Naira) denomination, issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria by spraying the same and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 21(3) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (Establishment) Act 2007 and punishable under Section 21 (1) of the same Act.”
Count two reads
“That you Kelly Okungbowa (m) on or about the 9th day of March 2025 at a Lounge/Bar owned by you, located at lhama Road, Benin City, Edo State within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court whilst dancing with some young ladies, tampered with the total sum of N100,000 (one hundred thousand Naira) notes of N200 (two hundred Naira) denomination, issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria by spraying same and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 21(3) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (Establishment) Act 2007 and punishable under Section 21 (1) of the same Act.”
The presiding judge, Justice C. A. Obiozor however adjourned the hearing Tuesday, May 27, 2025. The judge then released the defendant to his lawyer upon undertaking in writing to produce him in court on the adjourned date for the consideration of his bail application.
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