A famous Nigerian Instagram celebrity arrested in Dubai on multiple fraud charges charged finally.
Furthermore, Raymond Abbas, better known as Hushpuppi, captured by Dubai Police on June 10.
Also, the 38-year-old transferred to the Dubai public prosecution and is currently being questioned by prosecutors at the Bur Dubai section.
The prosecutors have charged him for;
“obtaining money from others through fraudulent means.”
Security officers in the emirate arrested Mr. Abbas and 12 others for online fraud that targets companies and individuals and charged them.
“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.
“Initial information includes that he was part of this gang
which fraudulently obtained cash and cars from people.
“His statement taken by the prosecution
but this is just the beginning of prosecution investigations.”
Furthermore, he is wanted for fraud crimes in Europe, the United States and Nigeria.
Also, Mr Abbas has over two million followers on Instagram.
He loves to display wealth on social media.
He often posts pictures with his luxury cars like Ferrari and Rolls-Royce and a private jet.
Moreover, check below for the charged publication news photo;
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