Nigerian businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest has secured a N10m bail with two sureties in like sum.
The bail was granted by Justice Kehinde Ogundare of the Federal High Court in Lagos State.
Recall that the celebrity bar man pleaded not guilty to tampering and abusing the naira during his trial.
Cubana Chief Priest was arraigned before Justice Kehinde Ogundare on three counts bordering on abuse of naira by allegedly spraying and tampering with the naira at a social event, contrary to the provisions of the Central Bank Act of 2007.
He was alleged to have sprayed the naira on February 13, 2024 at Eko Hotel.
Cubana Chief Priest was said to have also committed the offences while dancing during a social event.
He was said to have tampered with funds in the denomination of N500 notes issued by the CBN by spraying the same for two hours.
Afterwards, he took to Instagram to write: “Seeing All You Messages & Love I’m So Humbled. Now It’s Confirmed CP No Small.
“Money Na Water.”
A very big congratulations to you on your release.
Live with Purpose, Love with Passion. Remember to be happy
One ❤️❤️❤️
Rose Ajieh
