Detectives at the Force Criminal Investigation Department Annex, Alagbion, Ikoyi, Lagos, have recovered N50 million allegedly withdrawn from the hacked bank account of actor Mr John Okafor, better known as Mr Ibu.
The recovery led to the arrest of Ibu’s son, Onyebuchi Okafor and his adopted daughter, Jasmine Okafor whose real name is Jasmine Okekeagwu.
They were subsequently charged to court over conspiracy and stealing.
ASP Mayegun Aminat, spokesperson for the FCID, stated that the arrest followed a petition received from Diamond Waves Law on behalf of Mr. Ibu’s wife, Stella Maris Okafor, dated September 6, 2023.
The petition alleged that Mr Ibu’s sons, Daniel and Valentine Okafor, along with Jasmine Okekeagwu, conspired to defraud Mr Ibu.
According to her, investigation revealed that as part of the effort to fund Mr. Ibu’s medical bills, he initiated a public fundraising initiative that attracted donations from fans, entertainment industry players, and the public.
“Mrs. Stella Maris Chinyere Okafor, Mr. Ibu’s wife, initially managed the funds for medical bills and family support.
“However, Onyeabuchi Daniel Okafor and Jasmine Chioma Okekeagwu allegedly manipulated Mrs. Stella Maris Okafor, gaining access to Mr. Ibu’s phone and hacking into his banking details,” Aminat stated.
Onyeabuchi Okafor and Jasmine Okekeagwu have been charged to the Chief Magistrates Court 1, Yaba, with the case adjourned to March 11, 2024.
Mr Ibu’s adopted daughter, son charged with conspiracy to defraud actor of N55m
Both were granted bail in the sum of N15 million with two sureties in like sum.
The case file has been forwarded to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions for legal advice.
