Hushpuppi

Hushpuppi’s Trial Suspended Till March 2021

October 6, 2020 2:40 pm

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the trial of Ramon Abbas (Hushpuppi), the Nigerian Instagram celebrity facing wire fraud charges in the U.S., has been moved to 2021.

According to the chambers orders of Judge Otis Wright released September 23, the jury trial will continue by 9:00 a.m. on May 4, 2021.

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Across the globe, the respiratory disease has been contracted by over 35 million people and has killed more than 1 million persons.

Apart from the economic challenges the pandemic has posed as a result of lockdown and some restrictions, it has …

Fraud case against Hushpuppi’s right-hand man, Woodberry, dismissed

Fraud Case Against Woodberry Dismissed

July 24, 2020 7:48 am

The fraud case against Olalekan Ponle, also known as Woodberry, a close associate of Ramon Abbas (Hushpuppi), has been dismissed.

The 29-year-old, who was facing charges bordering on wire fraud conspiracy at a United States District Court in Illinois, was arrested alongside Hushpuppi in the United Arab Emirates on June 10.

They were arrested for multiple fraud charges after a raid by operatives of the Dubai crime unit.

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The duo were extradited to the U.S. on July 2.

However, US prosecutors stated that Mr Ponle tricked an unnamed Chicago …

Hushpuppi Is Into Real Estate, Not A Fraudster – Lawyer

July 11, 2020 6:50 am

Gal Pissetzky, counsel for alleged international fraudster, Ramon Abbas aka Hushpuppi, says his client is not a fraudster.

Pissetzky of Pissetzky & Berliner said Hushpuppi ran legitimate businesses including real estate, according to Forbes.

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Africa Daily Newws, New York that the 37-year-old was arrested in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, by the Dubai Police.

The police revealed that upon the arrest of Hushpuppi and 12 other members of his crew, it discovered that fraud amounting to 1.6 billion Dirham (N168 billion) had been committed by the gang.

No fewer than …

Internet Celebrity, Hushpuppi Reportedly Arrested In Dubai

June 10, 2020 11:12 am

Dubai-based flamboyant Nigerian Ray Hushpuppi has been reportedly arrested in Dubai by International Police (Interpol) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) over alleged fraud.

According to unconfirmed reports, the Social Media celebrity was allegedly arrested alongside his colleagues Mr Woodbery on the grounds of being fraud suspects.

They were allegedly involved in fraud and money laundering of over $100million which was supposed to be given to Native Americans during the Coronavirus Pandemic.