No Bail For Hushpuppi: The Millionaire Influencer Who Was Arrested In A Surprise Raid By Dubai Police

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Hushpuppi is currently awaiting trial in the US following an arrest by Dubai Police at the end of June.

The Nigerian man, who called Dubai home for a stint, was arrested after a joint operation between Interpol, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Dubai Police over million-dollar fraud allegations.

AKA ‘the Billionaire Gucci Master,’ (and you’re ’bout to see why) he’s just been denied bail by a court in Chicago. His defence has repeatedly denied all allegations, stating his wealth is legitimate.

Hushpuppi has 2.5 million followers on Insta where supercars and luxury shopping sprees are standard pics

https://www.instagram.com/p/B93zAdyJwyl/

In late June, Dubai Police arrested the influencer and recovered AED150 million in cash, 13 cars worth $6.8m, 21 computers, 47 smartphones and hard disks containing the addresses of two MILLION victims

The takedown was organised and pulled off by Dubai Police.

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Currently, awaiting trial in the US, Hushpuppi has now been denied Bail. He requested to stay with a relative nearby, however, the court stated that due to his potential access to large sums of cash and connections with other countries, he’s been deemed a flight risk

https://www.instagram.com/p/B5kH8mXp6cg/

Arrested with an associate Woodbery, Hushpuppi was wanted for a number of crimes including money-laundering and bank fraud to the tune of AED1.6 million

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Last week, his defence argued that his wealth is legit, and that he made it from endorsements, ‘real estate’ and promoting brands

https://www.instagram.com/p/B3JjdSWAR5w/

WATCH: Dubai Police Arrest Hushpuppi And His Accomplices For Committing A Billion Dirham Scam In A Covert Mission

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