Nigerian business mogul, Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, over money laundering allegations.
The popular socialite arrived the EFCC headquarters at Jabi, Abuja, around mid-day on Monday, November 1, 2021.
The nightclub owner is reportedly being interrogated by EFCC operatives for crimes bordering on money laundering and tax fraud activities.
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An EFCC source 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.”
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However, Wilson Uwujaren, EFCC spokesman, disclosed that he was het to be get briefed on Obi Cubana’s arrest.
Recall that the Anambra-born socialite made headlines for celebrating his mother’s burial like a carnival in Oba, Anambra state, in July.
Over 200 cows were reportedly killed to celebrate the burial ceremony that was well attended by celebrities, business people and government officials across the country.
