Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has confirmed that the popular Instagram celebrity, Pascal Okechukwu popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, is currently in their custody.
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Reports emerged at the weekend that the commission arrested Pascal at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in the nation’s capital while he was traveling to Owerri, the Imo State capital.
Pascal, who is currently being quizzed by the anti-graft agency, was arrested over alleged tax fraud and money laundering.
When contacted, the spokesman of EFCC, Wilson Uwujaren confirmed the development on Sunday night.
Uwujaren, however, failed to reveal details of the arrest, saying “I can only confirm the arrest to you, no details for now”.
The socialite was last seen in public when he was caught by the camera at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, during a FIFA World Cup qualifier match between Ghana and Nigeria last Tuesday.
According to some sources, who asked not to be named because they did not have permission to speak publicly on the matter, “Okechukwu was arrested at the airport while trying to board a flight to Owerri, the Imo State capital.
“We have a popular Instagram socialite in our custody in Abuja. He is known as the Cubana Chief Priest. He was arrested on Wednesday, in Abuja on his way to Owerri.”
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