Chairman of the Nigerians in the Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has reacted to a fraud allegation levelled against Ramoni Igbalode, aka Ray Hushpuppi.
According to her, Hushpuppi’s arrest do not mean all Nigerians succeeding abroad are engaging in fraudulent activities.
Abike also urged Nigerians abroad to be law-abiding as we await EFCC’s thorough investigation as well as further updates on the case.
The suspected fraudster was arrested on June 10, 2020 in the United Arab Emirates in connection with a $35m ventilator scam.
Reacting on Thursday via Twitter, the NIDCOM boss wrote: “Allegations against Ramoni Igbalode aka Hushpuppi running into millions in fraud. I stress again, not a yardstick to judge Nigerians excelling abroad. One bad apple should indeed not spoil the whole bunch.
“While many Nigs abroad are working 3..4 jobs to make ends meet fraudstars like Ramoni Igbalode are spoiling their image .The law must take its full course.”
Also, the Commission wrote, “We await EFCC’s further and thorough investigation as well as further updates on the case. We advise and urge Nigerians abroad to be law-abiding citizens, be good ambassadors, and not tarnish the image of the country.”
