Popular socialite and businessman, Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana, is currently being interrogated at the Abuja headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that he is still being held at the commission up till Tuesday morning.
Obi Cubana was arrested on Monday by the commission over alleged money laundering and tax evasion.
Though allegations against the socialite were sketchy as of press time, a source disclosed that his case borders on alleged money laundering and tax fraud.
The source 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.”
The EFCC spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, said he has yet to be briefed on the development.
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Obi Cubana made headlines in July when he hosted an ostentatious burial for his mother in Oba, Anambra State, in which over 200 cows were reportedly killed.
The lavish display of wealth set tongues wagging with many Nigerians wondering about his source of wealth.
Several celebrities, business people and politicians turned out in large numbers for the funeral.
