EFCC operatives in Enugu have arrested 24-year-old palm kernel dealer Iziga Jude Ikechukwu, aka “Easy-Money,” after a viral video showed him abusing Naira notes
EFCC Arrests Enugu Palm Kernel Dealer “Easy-Money” for Naira Abuse During Birthday Bash
Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 24-year-old Iziga Jude Ikechukwu, popularly known as Easy-Money, for allegedly abusing Naira notes during his birthday celebration.
Ikechukwu, a palm kernel dealer, was picked up after a viral video surfaced online showing him recording himself while spraying and mutilating Naira notes inside a hotel room during his party.
According to the EFCC, the act contravenes Section 21 of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Act of 2007.
Following actionable intelligence, investigators traced Ikechukwu to his residence near Timber Market in Enugu-Ezike, Enugu State, where he was arrested on Saturday, February 28, 2026. Upon arrest, officials recovered ₦81,700, suspected to be part of the mutilated currency.
The EFCC confirmed that Ikechukwu will be charged to court once investigations are concluded. Read More
