Comedian Arrested For Alleged Internet Fraud

By Itunu Azeez Kareem

31 May 2023 | 11:15 am

Popular Tiktok musician, Crown Uzama (aka ShalliPopi), and his manager, Ajayi Abdul Hafeez (aka 21 Badda), have been arrested by the Kaduna Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for their alleged involvement in internet fraud. EFCC posted these on their official twitter handle a few hours ago after the raid. https://twitter.com/officialEFCC/status/1663609066470486016?t=VDBdlFbUnh7t4uN9OILyCg&s=19…

EFCC posted these on their official twitter handle a few hours ago after the raid.

Popular Tiktok Musician, 31 Others Arrested for Alleged Internet Fraud in Kaduna

Operatives of the Kaduna Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC have arrested a popular musician on Tiktok, one Crown Uzama (aka ShalliPopi) and his manager, Ajayi Abdul… pic.twitter.com/IJo9hVlO4K

— EFCC Nigeria (@officialEFCC) May 30, 2023

The arrests took place during carefully executed operations at Disney Park Lounge, Epitome, and Tomoso Hotels, all situated in the Barnawa area of Kaduna.

During the operations, authorities seized mobile phones, laptop computers, and two vehicles as evidence.

The entertainer was arrested alongside 29 other suspects, including four females: Glory Chinyere Kelvin Ogunwa l, Tina Ochonogor, Favour Baba Dawa and Joseph Judith Iya.

Once the investigation concludes, the suspects will face charges in court.

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