The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recently intensified its crackdown on financial crimes involving high-profile individuals, leading to the arrest of several well-known Nigerian socialites. These arrests have sparked widespread conversation on social media and in public spaces.
Here’s a detailed list of the five prominent figures detained over various financial-related allegations:
1. Bobrisky (Idris Okuneye)
Famous for a controversial online presence and flamboyant lifestyle, Bobrisky was arrested in April 2024 for spraying naira notes at social gatherings, an act considered currency mutilation under Nigerian law.
Bobrisky pleaded guilty to four charges and was sentenced to six months in prison without the option of a fine. She completed her sentence and was released in August 2024.
2. Ajayi Oluwabukola Temitope
An Ibadan-based businesswoman and socialite, Oluwabukola Temitope Ajayi, was apprehended by the EFCC in August 2024 in connection with a ₦25 million fraud case.
She was accused of collecting funds from clients under the guise of supplying soft drinks but failed to fulfill the orders. Numerous complaints triggered an EFCC investigation, leading to her arrest.
3. Cubana Chief Priest (Pascal Okechukwu)
Known as a celebrity barman and nightlife influencer, Cubana Chief Priest faced EFCC charges in April 2024 after being caught defacing ₦500 notes during a social function.
Initially pleading not guilty, he later reached a financial settlement with the agency, forfeiting ₦10 million and pledging support for public awareness campaigns against currency abuse. The EFCC subsequently dropped the charges in June 2024.
4. Aisha Achimugu
A well-known business executive and society figure, Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu was arrested on April 29, 2025, following her return from London.
Her detention came shortly after a Federal High Court in Abuja ordered her appearance over financial misconduct allegations. According to her legal representatives, the arrest was unjustified, and they revealed that she had embarked on a hunger strike in protest.
5. Emeka Okonkwo (E-Money)
Music executive and popular Lagos socialite, E-Money, was taken into EFCC custody in April 2025 for suspected offences, including naira abuse and breaches of the Foreign Exchange Act.
He was arrested at his residence in Omole, Lagos, with investigations into his activities still underway.
