The Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC have arrested one Iziga Jude Ikechukwu (also known as Easy-money) for allegedly abusing Naira notes during his birthday party.
Ikechukwu, 24 year- old palm kernel dealer, was arrested following an actionable intelligence received via a viral video circulating on social media in which he was seen recording himself, while abusing Naira notes in his hotel room, during his birthday celebration. The offence is contrary to Section 21 of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN Act of 2007.
Upon receipt of the intelligence, a preliminary investigation was conducted, and the identity and address of the suspect were identified.
He was arrested on Saturday, 28 February 2026, at his residence located around the timber market in Enugu-Ezike, Enugu State.
Upon arrest, the sum of N81, 700. 00 (Eighty-one Thousand, Seven Hundred Naira) suspected to be part of the money he was mutilating, was recovered.
The suspect will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.
(EFCC)
