Cubana Chief Priest arrives court for arraignment

Cubana Chief Priest Pascal Okechukwu

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday brought socialite Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, to the Federal High Court, Lagos, for his arraignment for allegedly abusing the naira.

The businessman has been charged with three counts bordering on abuse of naira for allegedly spraying and tampering with naira notes on February 13, 2024, at Eko Hotel, Lagos.

Cubana Chief Priest was said to have tampered with funds in the denomination of N500 notes issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) by spraying the same for two hours.

Bobrisky will be protected from sexual assault in male facility – Correctional Service

The alleged offences are contrary to the provisions of the CBN Act of 2007.

This comes days after crossdresser Idris Okuneye aka Bobrisky was sentenced to a six-month jail term on similar charges.