Naira Marley has appeared before Justice Owibo of the Federal High
Court in Lagos over alleged cyber fraud.
Naira Marley returned to the Federal High Court in Lagos for the
hearing of his alleged cyber-crime case.
In a video shared by blogger, Instablog9ja, Naira Marley was spotted
in the dock on Tuesday, October 22, 2019, where his case was being
tried by Justice Owibo of the Federal High Court located at Ikoyi,
Lagos.
According to reports, the music star will be returning to the court on
Wednesday (yesterday), October 23, 2019, as his case was adjourned by
the presiding judge.
It would be recalled that on May 10, 2019, Naira Marley, born Afeez
Fashola was arrested by the EFCC alongside men now identified as
rapper, Zlatan Ibile, Rahman Jago, Guccy Branch, and another unknown
person. Five days later, Zlatan Ibile and three others were released.
On the same day that Zlatan and the rest were released , the EFCC
filed an 11-count fraud-related charge against Naira Marley. He
appeared before the Federal High Court, Ikoyi in May on the charges
filed against him.
When the news broke, it was alleged that his actual crime was credit
card fraud. Also alleged was that cards carrying Nicole Louise Malyon,
and Timea Fedorne Tatar were found on him.
If found guilty, Naira Marley faces imprisonment for a term of not
more than seven years or a fine of not more than N5,000,000.00 and
forfeiture of the advantage or value derived from his act.
