Celebrity barman and businessman, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has been granted N10 million bail with two sureties by Justice Kehinde Ogundare of the Federal High Court in Lagos State.
The bail comes after Cubana Chief Priest was arraigned on three counts related to the alleged abuse of the Nigerian currency at a social event held at Eko Hotel on February 13, 2024.
According to reports, Cubana Chief Priest is accused of contravening the Central Bank Act of 2007 by allegedly spraying and tampering with the naira during the said event.
It is alleged that he tampered with funds in the denomination of N500 notes issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) by spraying them for a duration of two hours while dancing at the social gathering.
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During his trial, Cubana Chief Priest pleaded not guilty to the charges brought against him.
