Naira Marley’s Fraud Trial To Kick Off In A Month’s Time

Problematic Nigerian singer, Azeez Fashola who is popularly known as Naira Marley, will be back in court on October 22 for the commencement of his fraud trial.

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Naira Marley was arrested on his birthday, March 10 by operatives of EFCC on allegations of advance-fee scam and related cyber crimes. After his arrest, the anti-graft agency filed 11 charges against him, which bordered on alleged cybercrime and identity theft.

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The alleged crimes were in contravention of the Money Laundering Act and the Cyber Crimes Act, with the the artist risking seven years in jail if found guilty.

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He was however granted bail on May 30th but remained in custody for another two weeks because of his inability to fulfill bail conditions.

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The judge directed the EFCC to verify the bail terms and adjourned until October 22nd for the commencement of the trial.

Source: africacelebrities.com