Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested a 24-year-old man over alleged abuse of the Nigerian currency in Enugu State.
The suspect, Iziga Jude Ikechukwu, also known as “Easy-money,” was arrested by officers of the EFCC’s Enugu Zonal Directorate.
Officials said Ikechukwu, a palm kernel dealer, allegedly abused naira notes during his birthday celebration.
According to the EFCC, the arrest followed intelligence gathered from a viral video circulating on social media.
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The video allegedly showed the suspect recording himself while mishandling naira notes in a hotel room during his birthday party.
The alleged offence violates Section 21 of the Central Bank of Nigeria Act 2007, which prohibits the abuse or mutilation of the Nigerian currency.
Following the intelligence report, EFCC operatives launched a preliminary investigation.
Investigators later identified the suspect and traced his residence to Enugu-Ezike.
He was arrested on February 28, 2026, around the Timber Market area of the town.
During the arrest, officers recovered ₦81,700 suspected to be part of the money allegedly abused.
EFCC officials said the suspect remains under investigation.
The anti-graft agency added that he will be charged to court once investigations are concluded.
