In latest occasions, the Financial and Monetary Crimes Fee (EFCC) has been cracking down exhausting on high-profile Nigerians who break the legislation. 

From foreign money abuse to fraud and cash laundering, a few of the nation’s most well-known socialites have discovered themselves behind bars or in courtrooms.

These arrests present that irrespective of how rich or well-known you’re, you aren’t above the legislation.

Right here’s a have a look at 5 identified Nigerian celebrities and socialites who have been lately arrested by the EFCC.

1. Bobrisky (Idris Okuneye)

In style web movie star and crossdresser, Bobrisky, made headlines in April 2024 when she was arrested for mishandling the Nigerian foreign money. She was accused of spraying naira notes at events, which is illegitimate in Nigeria.

Bobrisky pleaded responsible to 4 prices associated to foreign money mutilation and was sentenced to 6 months in jail with out the choice of paying a superb. She accomplished her sentence and was launched in August 2024.

2. Ajayi Oluwabukola Temitope

Businesswoman and socialite Oluwabukola Temitope Ajayi, based mostly in Ibadan, confronted arrest in August 2024. She was accused of defrauding shoppers of ₦25 million by promising to produce smooth drinks however failing to ship the products.

A number of victims reported her to the EFCC, resulting in an investigation and her eventual arrest.

3. Cubana Chief Priest (Pascal Okechukwu)

Superstar nightlife entrepreneur Pascal Okechukwu, higher often called Cubana Chief Priest, was arrested in April 2024 for publicly spraying and damaging ₦500 notes at an occasion.

He initially pleaded not responsible and was granted bail. Nevertheless, by June 2024, the case was settled when he agreed to forfeit ₦10 million and to take part in public consciousness campaigns warning towards foreign money abuse. In consequence, the costs towards him have been dropped.

4. Aisha Achimugu

Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu, a widely known businesswoman and socialite, was arrested by the EFCC on April 29, 2025, shortly after coming back from London.

Her arrest adopted a courtroom order for her to look earlier than the EFCC over allegations of monetary misconduct. Her legal professionals have referred to as her arrest unfair, particularly since she reportedly got here again to Nigeria on her personal. Since her detention, Aisha has reportedly been on a starvation strike.

5. Emeka Okonkwo (E-Cash)

Well-known music government and Lagos socialite, Emeka Okonkwo — popularly often called E-Cash — was arrested in April 2025. The EFCC accused him of spraying U.S. {dollars} at public occasions, which works towards Nigeria’s Overseas Change legal guidelines, in addition to abusing the naira.

He was arrested at his residence within the Omole space of Lagos, and investigations into his actions are nonetheless ongoing.