The Cubana Chief Priest, Paul Okechukwu, is to be arraigned for a three-count charge against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.
He is accused of spraying and tampering with the naira at a social event, contrary to the provisions of the Central Bank Act of 2007.
The sound of the charges against the nightlife promoter rings thus: “That you, Okechukwu Pascal on February 13, 2024, at Eko Hotel, within the jurisdiction of the court, while dancing during a social event, tampered with funds in the denomination of N500 issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria by spraying same for two hours, and you thereby committed an offence, contrary to and punishable under Section 21(1) of the Central Bank Act 2007.
“That you Okechukwu Pascal sometime in 2020, in Lagos during a social event, tampered with funds in the denomination of N500 issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria by spraying same for two hours, and you thereby committed an offence, contrary to and punishable under Section 21(1) of the Central Bank Act 2007.
“That you Okechukwu Pascal sometime in January 2024, in Lagos during a social event, tampered with funds in the denomination of N500 issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria by spraying same and you thereby committed an offence, contrary to and punishable under Section 21(1) of the Central Bank Act 2007.”
His case will take place today, April 17, 2024, before Kehinde Ogundare, a judge of the Federal High Court in Lagos.
Cubana, as a social media celebrity, is well known for his luxurious lifestyle. He served his master, Obi Cubana as the general manager of Cubana Groups in the traditional celebrated Igbo Apprentice System(IAS). He got his freedom in September 2020 and established his own brand called Club Xhrine in Owerri, Imo State.
