Socialite Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has said on social media that he is not “small” following his arraignment for alleged naira abuse on Wednesday.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) charged the nightlife entrepreneur with three counts bordering on abuse of naira by allegedly spraying and tampering with the naira at a social event, contrary to the provisions of the Central Bank Act of 2007.
He was alleged to have sprayed the naira on February 13, 2024 at Eko Hotel.
According to the EFCC, the businessman tampered with Nigerian currency in the denomination of N500 notes issued by the CBN by spraying the same for two hours.
The Instagram influencer pleaded not guilty to the charges and was granted N10 million bail.
Naira abuse: Cubana Chief Priest pleads not guilty, granted N10m bail
Justice Kehinde Ogundare also ruled that he is to produce two sureties in like sum.
After his arraignment, Cubana Chief Priest thanked his supporters in an Instagram post, saying: “Seeing All You Messages & Love I’m So Humbled. Now It’s Confirmed CP No Small. Money💸 Na Water.”
Cubana Chief Priest is the second public figure to be prosecuted this year, after Bobrisky, over alleged abuse of the naira.
Bobrisky is serving a six-month jail term.
