Murja Ibrahim Kunya, a TikToker, has been rearrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for allegedly abusing the naira notes.
In a recent post via X, the EFCC said Kunya was apprehended on Sunday in Kano for allegedly mutilating the naira notes by “spraying them for fun” at a hotel.
The anti-graft agency said she had been granted bail after her initial arrest in January but jumped bail and evaded court proceedings which prompted her rearrest.
The EFCC further revealed that the TikToker is currently in custody awaiting arraignment while warning Nigerians against naira abuse.
“Operatives of the Kano Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested popular TikTok influencer, Murja Ibrahim Kunya, for allegedly abusing and mutilating the Naira,” the post reads.
“Specifically, Kunya was arrested for allegedly spraying Naira notes for fun during her stay in a hotel room at Tahir Guest Palace in Kano.
“The arrest followed her diligent pursuit by EFCC operatives after she jumped an administrative bail granted her by the Commission over one month ago.
“She was initially arrested in January 2025 for violating the Central Bank of Nigeria CBN, Act which prohibits the abuse and mutilation of the Naira.
“She was granted an administrative bail by the commission pending her arraignment before the Federal High Court in Kano. However, when it was time for her court appearance, Kunya absconded, evading the legal processes
“However, after weeks of intensive investigation and surveillance, EFCC operatives successfully re-arrested the TikTok Influencer on Sunday, March 16, 2025.
“She was subsequently conveyed to the Kano Zonal Directorate of the Commission, where she is currently in custody awaiting her arraignment.
“The EFCC reiterates its commitment to enforcing laws protecting the integrity of the Nigerian currency and warned against acts of abuse including spraying, stamping, or mutilating the currency during social events.”
Kunya’s arrest follows an apology from Subomi ‘Sirheem’ Okoya, son of billionaire industrialist Rasaq Okoya, for abusing the naira.
In 2024, the commission intensified its crackdown on naira abuse, citing section 21 of the CBN Act.
Bobrisky, the social media celebrity, was arrested by the commission in Lagos on April 4, 2024, for defacing naira notes. The crossdresser was jailed on a six-count charge.
Socialite Cubana Chief Priest was also arraigned for a three-count charge over alleged naira abuse.
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