EFCC arrests popular Instagram celebrity Mompha for flagrant display of wealth

 

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the arrest of a popular Instagram celebrity, Ismaila Mustapha popularly known as ‘Mompha.’

EFCC’s spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, confirmed Tuesday that Mustapha was arrested by the anti-graft agency in Abuja, but didn’t give further details.

Uwujaren said: “Yes, he has been arrested.”

Mompha is known for advertising his expensive lifestyle on Instagram, with many state-of-the-art automobiles worth over $1.76 million (N634,000,000).

Fondly referred to as the ‘king’ of Nigerian Bureau De Change, he is renowned for his luxurious lifestyle portrayed in his flagrant display of expensive cars, wristwatches, and bewildering landscapes and properties on Instagram.

News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that though there were claims that he fled his base in Dubai to evade arrest from the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL), some Nigerians are of the opinion that the source of his wealth is questionable.

According to celebrity fact zone, Mompha is the first African to buy the $450,000 Rolls Royce Wraight Eagle Viii.

“He owns a $330,000 2018 Rolls Royce Wraith, a $300,000 Ferrari 488 Spider, a $417,826 2019 Lamborghini Aventador, $265,500 Mclaren 650s and more.