By Joan Odafe
Nigerian actress and filmmaker, Iyabo Ojo, on Tuesday said she was unaware that spraying money, including foreign currencies, at events, was against the law.
Ojo revealed this in a statement posted on her official Instagram page, @iyaboojofespris, to clarify the reason behind her recent visit to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on May 5.
According to the actress, she received an invitation letter from the EFCC while she was in the United Kingdom.
“Upon my return, I visited the EFCC, where I was asked several questions relating to my personal bio-data, career, work experience, and companies, amongst other topics.
“The EFCC officials showed me videos extracted from my daughter’s wedding, where guests – including colleagues and friends – were seen spraying Naira and foreign currencies.
“I was asked if I knew this was illegal, and I explained that I thought only the abuse or mutilation of the Naira was an offense.
“The EFCC officials clarified that spraying money, including on people’s bodies, is prohibited.
“I was surprised to learn that spraying any currency – including Dollars – is also not allowed,” she said.
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