Contrary to reports that popular Nigerian Instagram celebrity, Hushpuppi who was arrested on June 10th in Dubai is being held by the FBI and Interpol, the Dubai Police have come out to say he is in their custody for crimes he committed in their country.
UAE’s online newspaper, The National reported yesterday that Hushpuppi, was arrested on multiple fraud charges, along with 12 other accomplices.
The online newspaper which gave the real name of the 38 years old celebrity as Raymond Abbas, said his case has been referred to the Dubai public prosecution where he is undergoing interrogation.
“The prosecutors have charged him for “obtaining money from others through fraudulent means.”
According to The National, security officers in the emirate arrested Mr Abbas and 12 others for online fraud that targets companies and individuals.
“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, quoted by the paper.
“Initial information includes that he was part of this gang which fraudulently obtained cash and cars from people.
“His statement was taken by prosecution but this is just the beginning of prosecution investigations.”
The paper also reported that Raymond Abbas is wanted for fraud crimes in Europe, the United States and Nigeria.
Mr Abbas has over two million followers on Instagram. He is known for his display of wealth on social media.
He often posts pictures with his luxury cars like Ferrari and Rolls Royce and a private jet
