The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has reportedly seized the passport of Obinna Iyiegbu popularly known as Obi Cubana, who was on Monday November 1, arrested for alleged money laundering and tax fraud.
Wilson Uwujaren, the EFCC spokesman confirmed that the popular socialite was yet to be released by the anti-graft agency.
According to an EFCC source, the seizure of his travel document was to prevent him from leaving the country while under investigation.
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“Obi Cubana has not been released, he is still having quality sessions with investigators over alleged money laundering running into millions of naira and tax fraud.
“He will be released when he has satisfactorily responded to all questions relating to his involvement in various illegal deals. As part of investigation, his travel document has been temporarily seized pending the conclusion of investigations,” the source said.
Uwujaren however, gave no information on the seizure of Obi Cubana’s passport.
