Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested two prominent Nigerian socialites, Emeka Okonkwo, popularly known as E-Money, and business executive Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu, over separate financial-related allegations.
E-Money, a well-known music executive and nightlife figure in Lagos, was reportedly arrested on Monday night at his residence in the Omole area of Lagos.
In a separate but equally high-profile arrest, the EFCC also detained Aisha Achimugu, a businesswoman and socialite, shortly after she returned to Nigeria from London. According to a statement released by her legal team on Tuesday, EFCC operatives took her into custody around 5am.
Here are five popular Nigerian socialites arrested by EFCC
1. Bobrisky (Idris Okuneye)
Popular internet personality and cross-dresser Bobrisky was arrested and arraigned in April 2024 for allegedly abusing the Nigerian currency by spraying naira notes at social events.
She pleaded guilty to four counts of currency mutilation and was sentenced to six months imprisonment without the option of a fine. Bobrisky was released in August 2024 after serving her term.
2. Ajayi Oluwabukola Temitope
Ibadan-based businesswoman and socialite, Oluwabukola Temitope Ajayi, was arrested in August 2024 over a ₦25 million fraud. She allegedly collected money from multiple clients under the pretense of supplying soft drinks but failed to deliver the goods. The EFCC launched an investigation following multiple complaints from victims.
3. Cubana Chief Priest (Pascal Okechukwu)
Celebrity barman and nightlife entrepreneur, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, was arrested and arraigned by the EFCC in April 2024 for spraying and defacing ₦500 notes during a social event.
He pleaded not guilty and was granted bail. In June 2024, the EFCC dropped the charges after he agreed to a settlement involving a ₦10 million forfeiture and public sensitization campaigns against currency abuse.
4. Aisha Achimugu
Businesswoman and socialite Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu was arrested by the EFCC on April 29, 2025, upon her return from London. Her arrest came less than 24 hours after a Federal High Court in Abuja ordered her to appear before the commission over undisclosed allegations of financial infractions. Her legal team has described the arrest as unjust, stating she returned to Nigeria voluntarily and is on a hunger strike.
5. Emeka Okonkwo (E-Money)
Music executive and Lagos socialite Emeka Okonkwo, known as E-Money, was arrested by EFCC operatives in April 2025 for allegedly abusing the naira and violating the Foreign Exchange Act by spraying U.S. dollars at public events.
He was picked up at his residence in the Omole area of Lagos, and investigations into his conduct are ongoing.
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