Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested Janty Emmanuel in Gombe State for allegedly abusing the naira.
Emmanuel was apprehended on Monday, May 20, 2024, by investigators from the EFCC’s Gombe Zonal Command, following intelligence reports.
In a statement released on Tuesday, EFCC spokesman Dele Oyewale disclosed, “She was arrested on Monday, May 20, 2024, following intelligence that spotted her spraying naira notes at a social event.”
The statement further detailed the circumstances of her arrest, stating, “Upon arrest, the suspect was shown the video where she was dancing at G-Connect, Tumfure, Gombe State, and spraying naira notes of N1000 denomination. She admitted committing the crime. She will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.”
The EFCC has recently intensified its crackdown on individuals and groups found to be abusing the local currency, with several prominent figures also facing scrutiny.
