The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed that its men arrested Nigerian Music Artist, Naira Marley over an advanced fee fraud and internet related cases.
acting EFCC spokesperson, Tony Orilade, in an interview with Punch, said, “Yes, he is with us. He’s not the only person; he had some other persons also arrested alongside (him).
“They were arrested in relation to advance fee fraud — Internet-related cases and all of that. Give me a little time and I will get you the details.”
Merley, had in an Instagram post glorified defended activities of internet fraud popularly known as ‘yahoo’ in Nigeria parlance.
His position on internet fee fraud generated controversies as some notable Nigerian artists including Rugged man criticising him.
Marley also released visuals to his single ‘Am I a Yahoo Boy” featuring the ‘Zanku’ inventor, Zlatan to defend himself saying ‘glorifying’ internet fraud does not make him one.
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