The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has reportedly denied releasing popular socialite and nightlife king, Obinna Iyiegbu, aka Obi Cubana, who was arrested on Monday for alleged money laundering and tax fraud.
According to the information gathered by our Reporter, we understand that Obi Cubana passport was seized, in order to prevent him, from leaving the country, under investigation
Checks revealed that the anti-graft agency quizzed the Anambra-born social media influencer for the second day on Tuesday at its Abuja, Jabi headquarters.
Obi Cubana who was celebrated on social media for being released, and was reported by some online publications, confirmation on that viral news, was found to be false. As EFCC confirmed the arrest, but the spokesperson, was unable to confirm the passport seizure, as at the time of filling this report
A source stated, “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 EFCC spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, who confirmed that the suspect is still in custody, however, said he has no information on the seizure of his passport.