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Joy, Jeers As Police Nab Nigerian Big Boy In Dubai

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June 10, 2020

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By Ayodele Oluwafemi

Reports of the arrest of Nigerian socialite and Instagram celebrity, Raymond Igbalodely, fondly called Hushpuppi has been greeted with mixed reactions by Nigerians, on microblogging platform, Twitter, On Wednesday.

Hushpuppi and some of his friends were reportedly arrested by INTERPOL, in Dubai for fraud-related offences. The reports were yet to be confirmed as at Wednesday evening by INTERPOL.

Hushpuppi, a Dubai-based Nigerian, became popular on social media for his lavish display of wealth, without any verifiable source of wealth.

However, on his Instagram profile, he claimed to be a real estate agent.

According to reports, Hushpuppi was arrested by INTERPOL for allegedly committing fraud related to COVID-19 funds of America Natives.

This is not the first time, a Nigerian would be indicted for fraud outside the country.

Last year, Obinwanne Okeke aka Invictus Obi was arrested by the FBI for fraud-related offences and he pleaded guilty to the offences when charged to court.

The development has generated several reactions on Twitter, with the issue of the country’s image being brought into question again.

Some section of Twitter users argued that the Nigerian society glorifies fraud and crime, hence the prevalence of fraud-related crimes in the country.

GWG gathered the following tweets;

I'm happy that Hushpuppi has been caught.

Alot of young people wanted his levels OF questionable wealth, at least now they know there are consequences

Did you think his money was legit?

If you do, I have one cream to sell to you that enlarges your pinis with one single rub
— Aproko Doctor (@aproko_doctor) June 10, 2020

I'm happy Hushpuppi and his likes are getting arrested daily by interpol, Let other young Nigerians knw there are consequences for Fraud. You won't knw the damages yahoo boys has done to this country until you are abt to get a job from a foreigner and tells him you are nigerian.
— Al'ameen✨ (@Al_ameen_Yabo) June 10, 2020

One of the most amusing things about this Hushpuppi saga are his IG captions & quotes talmbout;

"God shame those waiting for me to be shamed"
"E pain them"
"Thank you God for the many blessings"
"I wear people's mortgage"

Alaye ontop fraud? Ontop frauddd?
— UG (@UgwunnaEjikem) June 10, 2020

If Interpol carry Hushpuppi go America, just forget it He won't be coming out in this century

Multiple Wire Fraud conviction no be 2 years o …na centuries ??
— ?mm?⸤ᥱ?™ MUFC ??? (@Emmylexxz) June 10, 2020

If you keep fraudsters as friends, you really need to slow tf down with the way you slander Hushpuppi.
— Duke of Ibadan ?️ (@AsiwajuLerry) June 10, 2020

This HushPuppi news has spoilt a lot for remote workers. Just read of a guy who got turned down by five clients because he is a Nigerian. Maybe that was why the Canadian company rejected me. They thought I was a scammer. Now, I'm scared of applying again. It's a struggle.
— Your Daddy (@ToyosiGodwin) June 10, 2020

So Nigerian alleged billionaire Hushpuppi has been arrested by INTERPOL for scamming and money laundering of over $100million which was supposed to be given to Native Americans during the Corona Virus Pandemic. pic.twitter.com/RgRydWjOlA
— Baby Styno? (@baby_styno) June 10, 2020

It is a good thing Hushpuppi was arrested by FBI.

And I would explain why:

When fraudsters acquire questionable wealth and flaunt it in a way that makes normal people look useless and doubt their own destiny, it is in society’s best interests that such thieves are disgraced.
— #OurFavOnlineDoc ? (@DrOlufunmilayo) June 10, 2020

I'm happy Hushpuppi and his likes are getting arrested daily by interpol, Let other young Nigerians knw there are consequences for Fraud. You won't knw the damages yahoo boys has done to this country until you are abt to get a job from a foreigner and tells him you are nigerian.
— Al'ameen✨ (@Al_ameen_Yabo) June 10, 2020

I only hope Interpol will catch up with Mompha the same way they already did with Hushpuppi, this is the kind of energy we need.

I've always told my friends, nothing illegal ever lasts, it might seem legit at first but it always ends up bad if you resist the urge to stop.
— Bayo (@mr_adebayo5) June 10, 2020

Know someone that got duped over a decade ago, he got Stroke & is Paralyzed till this Day. The Nigerian way of painting Yahoo Boys as Grass to Grace stories, street hustle & Outsmarting Wealthy People has to Fuck off.

It's easy to pity Yahoo boys till you get Defrauded
— King Nonny ? (@Zaddy_nomso) June 10, 2020

Illegitimate source of wealth will always come back to haunt you and I just want you to know that if you support any corrupt politician and you are here castigating Hushpuppi and Yahoo boys, you are the biggest hypocrite.
— Wale Adetona (@iSlimfit) June 10, 2020

Yahoo boys deserve jail. People have lost their life savings, people have lost their investments, marraige have been destroyed, futures have been ruined, people have developed mental health problems. Yahoo is a menace and their should be no letting up until they are all in jail.
— Olóyè. (@oloye__) June 10, 2020

Shout out to InterPol for arresting these fraudsters who trick people including their fans into believing they are what they aren't.

We'll get all of them one by one including Lionel Messi.
— UG (@UgwunnaEjikem) June 10, 2020

If Interpol carry Hushpuppi go America, just forget it He won't be coming out in this century

Multiple Wire Fraud conviction no be 2 years o …na centuries ??
— ?mm?⸤ᥱ?™ MUFC ??? (@Emmylexxz) June 10, 2020

Hushpuppi & Mr Woodbery amongst others have reportedly been arrested by Interpol & FBI in Dubai. People are distancing themselves even on IG. FF are reducing since last night.

If you ever thought his money was legit, then Glory Osei will continue to sell Slim Tea to you. ?
— ?????????? ?????????Ⓜ ??‍? ✈ (@AimThaMachine_) June 10, 2020

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Joy, Jeers As Police Nab Nigerian Big Boy In Dubai

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