Cubana Chief Priest Granted N10 Million Bail by Court

Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has been granted bail in the sum of N10 million with two sureties by the Federal High Court in Lagos State. This decision follows his plea of not guilty to charges of tampering and abusing the naira.

Cubana Chief Priest was arraigned before Justice Kehinde Ogundare on three counts related to the abuse of the nation’s currency at a social event held on February 13, 2024, at Eko Hotel. The charges accuse him of spraying and tampering with N500 notes issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria, which is an offense under the Central Bank Act of 2007.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) disclosed that it has been investigating several celebrities for similar offenses, with some already providing statements to the commission. This development comes after the recent conviction of Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, on similar charges, leading to a six-month imprisonment sentence.

The EFCC reiterated its commitment to enforcing laws against currency abuse, emphasizing that no one is exempt from prosecution.