Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has confirmed the arrest of the popular Instagram celebrity, Pascal Okechukwu popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, saying that he is currently in their custody.
According to reports, the commission arrested him over the weekend at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in the nation’s capital while he was traveling to Owerri, the Imo State capital.
It was gathered that Pascal, who is currently being quizzed by the anti-graft agency, was arrested over alleged tax fraud and money laundering.
The spokesman of EFCC, Wilson Uwujaren confirmed the development on Sunday night.
Meanwhile, Uwujaren has failed to reveal details of the arrest, saying “I can only confirm the arrest to you, no details for now”.
However, many of his fans who were unaware of the arrest had expressed concerns on social media over his whereabouts due to his days-long silence on Instagram.
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