Popular Nigerian Instagram celebrity, Hushpuppi arrested 10
June in Dubai is being held by Dubai Police and not America’s FBI or Interpol
as widely reported.
UAE’s online newspaper, The National reported Wednesday that
he was arrested on multiple fraud charges, along with 12 other accomplices.
The paper also revealed his real name as Raymond Abbas and
his real age as 38 years.
His case has been referred to the Dubai public prosecution
and is currently being questioned by prosecutors at the Bur Dubai section, the
paper reported.
“The prosecutors have charged him for “obtaining money from
others through fraudulent means.”
According to UAE National, security officers in the emirate
arrested Mr Abbas and 12 others for online fraud that targets companies and
individuals.
“They would send out letters from email addresses almost
identical to those of legitimate companies, targeting customers of these
companies, with the purpose of diverting payments to themselves,” said a senior
prosecutor, quoted by the paper.
“Initial information includes that he was part of this gang
which fraudulently obtained cash and cars from people.
“His statement was taken by prosecution but this is just the
beginning of prosecution investigations.”
The paper also reported that Raymond Abbas is wanted for
fraud crimes in Europe, the United States and Nigeria.
Mr Abbas has over two million followers on Instagram. He is
known for his display of wealth on social media.
He often posts pictures with his luxury cars like Ferrari
and Rolls Royce and a private jet.
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