Mr. Ibu Defrauded: Arrests Made as Police Unravel Devious Plot.
The Nigerian Police, under the Force Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department in Ikoyi, Lagos State, has apprehended Oyeabuchi Okafor and Jasmine Okekeagwu for their alleged involvement in a conspiracy to defraud the popular actor, Mr. John Okafor, widely known as Mr. Ibu, of a staggering N55 million.
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According to a press statement released on Thursday, the FCID took swift action based on a petition from Diamond Waves Law, representing Mr. Ibu’s wife, Stella. The petition accused the actor’s sons, Onyeabuchi and Valentine Okafor, along with his adopted daughter, Jasmine Okekeagwu, of colluding to defraud Mr. Ibu.
The police spokesperson, ASP Mayegun Aminat, stated, “Investigation into the case established that, as part of efforts to fund his medical bills, Mr. Ibu launched a public fund-raising initiative and attracted donations from his fans, entertainment industry players, and other well-spirited members of the public into a bank account which he publicised and dedicated for the purpose.
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The FCID disclosed that Onyeabuchi and Jasmine manipulated Stella, took control of Mr. Ibu’s phone, and gained unauthorized access to his banking details. Subsequently, they reinstalled the banking app, orchestrating the transfer of N55 million from the donations with plans to escape the country under the guise of a sham marriage.
The police have successfully recovered N50 million from the suspects, who now face charges of conspiracy and stealing at the Chief Magistrate’s Court 1, Yaba. The suspects have been granted bail, and the case is adjourned until March 11, 2024.
Furthermore, the case file has been forwarded to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution for legal advice.
It’s worth noting that in October 2023, Mr. Ibu underwent multiple surgeries and sought further treatment abroad. His family expressed gratitude for the donations received from fans during this challenging period.
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