Nigeria’s crime agency arrests Cubana Chief priest over money laundering, tax invasion

LAGOS-(MaraviPost)-The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested popular Nigerian socialite and celebrity barman, Cubana Chief Priest on charges bordering on money laundering and tax fraud, officials familiar with the matter said.

Chief Banana Priest who real name is Pascal Okechukwu, was arrested at the Lagos airport on Thursday, but anti-graft officials hushed the development amidst pressure from his associates and family, who said the matter could complicate conditions for others likely connected to the alleged racket.

According to reports, only his wife has being permitted to see him in custody.

It was not immediately clear when he would be granted bail or the level of information officials had been able to squeeze from him as of Saturday night. 

“The matter is still under investigation,” a source said anonymously. 
Cubana Chief Priest has gained nationwide acclaim as an ambassador for many national brands, including Bullet.

His arrest came weeks after his former boss, Obi Cubana was arrested by the anti-narcotics agency NDLEA. 

Source: www.expressiveinfo.com

Lloyd M’bwana

I’m a Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resource (LUANAR)’s Environmental Science graduate (Malawi) and UK’s ICM Journalism and Media studies scholar. Also University of Malawi (UNIMA) Library Science Scholar. I have been The Malawi Country Manager and duty editor for the Maravi Post since 2019. My duty editor’s job is to ensure that the news is covered properly, that it is delivered on time, and that it is created to the standards set out in the editorial guidelines of the Maravi Post.