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Interpol Allegedly Arrest Hushpuppi & 2 Others For $35 Million Fraud In Dubai

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5 years ago

June 10, 2020

Rumours of Interpol arresting Nigerian born/Dubai based socialite Hushpuppi has been making the rounds.

Hushpuppi and a couple of his friends alleged to be his accomplices were reportedly picked up in Dubai by men said to be the The International Criminal Police Organisation and FBI.

This video posted on snapchat allegedly shows the moment they were rounded up by the Interpol.

Reports have it that Hushpuppi and his gang allegedly diverted about $35 meant for Coronavirus patients in what was described as a ‘ventilator’ scam.

There are speculations that this video may be about the alleged incident concerning Hushpuppi

News running rife on the internet said Hushpuppi was arrested alongside his close friend and alleged accomplice, Woodberry from their palatial home in Dubai around 2pm yesterday.

The news went on to say the arrest was the result of months of investigation by the FBI following a fraudulent deal that involved Hushpuppi and his crew, they were said to have fraudulently obtained some money from the USA and were unable to properly launder it as they were alleged to normally do, which made it easier for them to be nabbed.

This is comimg after the case of another Dubai based billionaire businessman, Mompha who was arrested under very similar circumstances last year.

Hushpuppi and the men allegedly arrested with him

Hushpuppi was fond of displaying his flamboyant lifestyle on Instagram and he has over 2 million followers and ardent fans who were always fawning over him.