Several Nigerian celebrities have been arrested, detained or questioned by the EFFC of late.
These celebrities are questioned on the grounds of alleged money laundering, cyberstalking, and abuse of the naira.
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrested and detained activist Martins Otse, aka VDM, on Friday, May 2nd 2025.
In an interview with BBC Pidgin on Monday, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale said VDM was arrested to respond to allegations made against him.
He noted that different individuals had accused him of cyberstalking, and the agency acted in response to the allegations.
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He was, however, released on Wednesday, May 7, on bail.
2. AY Makun
Comedian Ayo ‘AY’ Makun has confirmed he was invited by the EFCC earlier this week for the public spraying of local and foreign currencies.
AY took to Instagram to share the videos of the incident that led to his invitation.
He then urged Nigerians to respect the Naira and also foreign currencies by giving money responsibly at events.
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3. Iyabo Ojo
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has invited popular Nigerian actress Iyabo Ojo over alleged abuse of the naira at her daughter’s wedding.
Ojo, in a post on her Instagram page, said:
“I was asked questions relating to my biodata, career, work experience, and my companies, amongst others.”
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“I was asked if I knew this was illegal, and I explained that I only thought abuse or mutilation of naira was an offence.”
“The EFCC clarified that spraying money on people’s bodies is prohibited. I was surprised to learn that spraying any currency, including dollars, is also not allowed.”
4. Bobrisky
Bobrisky became a massive mention in news headlines after being arrested, charged and sentenced to six months in prison for abusing Naira notes in 2024.
After pleading guilty, he was believed to have served 6 months in prison until his release; however, popular social media personality Very Dark Man claimed otherwise.
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In a scathing viral audio he released on September 24, 2024, Bobrisky alleged that some unnamed EFCC officers collected ₦15 million from him to drop money laundering charges against him.
5. E-money
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission arrested popular Lagos socialite, Emeka Okonkwo (a.k.a. E-Money) in April.
He was at his residence in the Omole area of Lagos and taken to the commission’s office in Abuja for questioning.
E-Money was arrested by operatives of over alleged abuse of the Naira and defacing of foreign currencies.
He, however, regained his freedom the next day.
