Nigerian socialite and businessman, Obinna Iyiegbu popularly known as Obi Cubana, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Accroding to the Punch, the Anambra-born club owner, was arrested at about noon on Monday, 1st November, and taken to the headquarters of the EFCC at Jabi, Abuja for interrogation over alleged money laundering and tax fraud.
The source who gave the information to the Punch said;
“Obi Cubana was arrested and brought to the EFCC headquarters on Monday afternoon over allegations of money laundering and tax fraud. He is being grilled by detectives as we speak.”
What Might Have Tipped EFCC Off:
Mr Iyiegbu held a lavish funeral for his mother, Ezinne Iyiegbu, in Oba, Anambra State in July.
Obi Cubana made headlines when he held a lavish funeral for his mother, Ezinne Iyiegbu, in Oba, Anambra State in July 2021.
The ceremony where about 200 cows were reportedly killed had in attendance wealthy men and women from all walks of life.
The lavish display of wealth ofcourse set tongues wagging with many Nigerians wondering about his source of wealth.
Since the talk-of-the-town burial, Mr Iyiegbu has become an inspirational grass-to-grace figure appearing in interviews where he shared his life story of how he made it from zero to hero.
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