How EFCC helped Mompha evade FBI searchlight after Hushpuppi's arrest

Nigerian socialite, Mompha has said he was contacted by some operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after the arrest of Ramos Abbas popularly known as Hushpuppi.

The Bureau De Change operator revealed to On-Air-Personality, Freeze on Instagram Live that he was told to delete his social media pages and maintain a low profile following the incident.

The fraudster, Hushpuppi who was arrested in Dubai, last year is facing criminal charges in the United States for conspiracy to launder money obtained through fraud.

He finally pleaded guilty to the crimes early last week and is due for sentencing in October.

Mompha, however, said Hushpuppi’s downfall came as a result of his stubbornness and high-handedness.

"When you are big, you are big. I was with FBI agents one-on-one on October 19, 2020. They questioned me but couldn’t find any incriminating evidence.

"Remember that I was the one that brought Hushpuppi from Malaysia, since his arrest, people on social media have said that I will be arrested next. Some even go as far as tagging EFCC and FBI”.

"On the day Hush was arrested, I received a lot of calls and tags from different people. EFCC had to call me directly to close down my social media and maintain a low profile”.

"My case with EFCC was because someone felt the need to punish a big boy like me, all because of BDC’. Nigerians on social media love to gossip and bad luck for rich people.

"And it’s not my fault that I come from a rich home, I have even hustled all my life,” Mompha said.