The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested popular TikTok influencer Murja Kunya in Kano. The arrest was made after Kunya allegedly sprayed Naira notes for fun during her stay at Tahir Guest Palace in the state.
Kunya was initially arrested in January 2025 for violating the Central Bank of Nigeria Act, which prohibits the abuse and mutilation of the Naira. She was granted administrative bail pending her arraignment before the Federal High Court in Kano. However, Kunya absconded when it was time for her court appearance, prompting an intensive investigation and surveillance by EFCC operatives.
After weeks of pursuit, Kunya was re-arrested on Sunday, March 16, 2025, and is currently in custody awaiting arraignment.
The EFCC reiterated its commitment to enforcing laws that protect the Nigerian currency’s integrity, warning against acts of abuse such as spraying, stamping, or mutilating the currency during social events.
