E-Money Finally Regains Freedom After EFCC Arrested Him For Spraying Dollar: "Eveywhere Good"
- Nigerian socialite E-Money, whose real name is Emeka Okonkwo Daniel, was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on April 28, 2025
- According to reports, it was for allegedly abusing the naira and foreign currencies during Obi Cubana's birthday
- E-Money has now taken to his social media page to share an update with his fans, who have been worried sick about him
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Nigerian socialite Dr Emeka Okonkwo, widely known as E-Money, has shared an update which his fans following his arrest.
The socialite was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on April 28, 2025, for allegedly abusing the naira and foreign currencies.
Source: Instagram
He was reportedly accused of spraying US dollars, which constitutes a violation of the Foreign Exchange Act. EFCC operatives picked him up at his residence in the Omole area of Lagos and later flew him to Abuja for questioning.
In a new development, E-Money took to his official social media page to share a post. He used a background song with the lyrics, 'Thank you for saving me, thank you, my Lord.'
Although E-Money did not explicitly state whether he had been released, he appeared to be in an optimistic state.
Watch the video shared below:
Fans react to E-money's post amid EFCC saga
Following his post, several of his fans took to the comment section to express their views. Legit.ng compiled some reactions below:
@henryiyke1 said:
"Jajajajajaja odogwu nwannem karaka 💪💪💪❤️❤️❤️ forward ever backward never 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏."
@damilolateniolablog said:
"God's blessings always Odogwu, carrier of Grace🔥🔥🔥."
@mz_nifa said:
"The plans of the enemies(efcc) over your life will never prevail ijn Amen 🙏."
@obi_cubana said:
"But the song sha!!! 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣."
Source: Instagram
@nappystrings said:
"No weapon formed against you shall prosper. We love and celebrate you for life my leader🙌🙌🙌🙌."
@mz_nifa said:
"The plans of the enemies(efcc) over your life will never prevail ijn Amen 🙏."
@realjuicyslifestyle said:
"We mount for your back like Ezcema.❤️❤️❤."
@chichiuzondu said:
"Too loaded to be empty 🙏🏾 anwuchula anwuchu o ❤️."
@lewisdejaino said:
"No weapon fashioned against you shall prosper."
@kannyviv said:
"Na God do am laslas. Welcome back Show mover."
@am_naomijoseph said:
"To God be the Glory you are ok sir. That is what you get when you are a good man, the love choke."
@taiwo_ilupeju_ said:
"Water no get enemy because everyone needs the water we love you king 👑❤️❤️❤️."
@undefeated_winnerforever said:
"Welcome sir ❤️ VDM really voiced out and he deserves proper Kudos."
@lilyboldandbeautiful said:
"Where is voice of the cross music coming from ?😂😂😂😂😂nnoo onye ego."
@radiogad said:
"Everywhere good baba, you’ve got my love and support 💯."
Cubana Chiefpriest reacts to E-Money's release
Celebrity barman and hotelier-turned-singer, Cubana Chiefpriest, has reacted to the release of his friend and fellow socialite, E-Money, by the EFCC.
CP, as he is fondly called, was vividly angry at the news of E-Money's arrest and threw a tantrum on social media in a now-deleted post.
CP believed that his tribe was being spotlighted and that the arrest would not stop them from making more billionaires among the Igbos.
But at the release of his friend, Cubana Chiefpriest jubilated with another post while giving glory to God. He also sent his love to the anti-graft agency in his excitement. He wrote:
"@iam_emoney1 My Brother Don Fall Out, To God Be The Glory @officialefcc Cp Loves You No Diddy 😂 Eagle🦅 Bu Nke Anyi Ndi Ofufe🦅 For Life."
See his post below:
Below are some of the reactions of his followers to E-Money's release:
@iam_emoney1 responded to his post:
"Chief Priest ❤️❤️ I love you bro"
@helen_okocha_32 reacted:
"U are supportive of all your friends, u are the real goat'
@lilyboldandbeautiful reacted:
"Take everything from him but know he is always true to friendship @cubana_chiefpriest dalu nna"
VDM drags EFCC, accuses agency of tribalism
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Verydarkman reacted to the arrest of E-Money and shared why he was detained.
In a trending clip, he spoke about Okoya's children while drawing a comparison between the two cases.
The activist also shared EFCC's alleged plan against some celebrities, as he gave a stern warning to the anti-graft commission.
Sola Sanusi, HOD of the Entertainment Desk, contributed to this article. She added Cubana Chiefpriest's reaction after E-Money's release.
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