Fast rising Nigerian singer, Naira Marley has been dragged to court today over charges of fraudulent activities.
The musician appeared in court looking subdued, which led his mother to burst into tears seeing him after a long while.
Naira Marley is being tried on 11 count charges levelled against him by the EFCC.
Update!
Naira Marley’s court case has been adjourned till May 30th, as he pleaded not guilty to all the 11 carges levelled against him.
Recall that Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal office, had two Friday ago arrested two fast-rising Nigerian musicians – Afeez Fashola (aka Naira Marley) and Omoniyi Temidayo Raphael (aka Zlatan), in connection with alleged case of internet fraud and money laundering. Intelligence report had also linked them to cybercrime offences.
They were arrested along with: Tiamiu Abdulrahman Kayode, Adewunmi Adeyanju Moses and Abubakar Musa.
Their arrest followed an early morning raid on Friday, May 10, 2019 at 9, Gbangbola Street, Ikate, Lekki, Lagos.
At the point of arrest, the Commission found and recovered a number of items, including laptops, from the suspects.
They have so far volunteered useful information about their involvement in the alleged criminal activities, even as investigations continue.
Meanwile, Zlatan and two others has been released while Naira Marley is still in custody to appear in court on Monday, May 21.
