Comedian and actor Ayo Makun, popularly known as AY, has confirmed his recent questioning by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged abuse of the naira.
In a statement shared on his Instagram page on Wednesday, AY disclosed that he was invited by the EFCC on Monday, May 5. The interrogation was linked to his involvement in the public spraying of both local and foreign currencies at a recent social event—an act that contravenes the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) regulations against currency mutilation.
“I am grateful to God for His mercy and guidance. On Monday, I was invited by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) regarding an incident involving the public spraying of both local and foreign currencies, an act that has been classified as an offence related to the abuse of the Naira.”
“I want to sincerely thank the EFCC and all authorities involved for their understanding and for granting me pardon based on confirmation that the money being sprayed is not linked to the proceeds of crime or any form of illicit funds,” he said.
