Paul Okoye has vowed to do everything within his power to secure the release of his elder brother, Jude Okoye, who was remanded in custody over alleged money laundering charges. Paul, also known as Rudeboy, has alleged that their brother, Peter Okoye, is behind Jude’s legal troubles and is using the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to settle personal scores.
Jude, the former manager of the defunct music group P-Square, was arraigned on Wednesday by the EFCC alongside his company, Northside Music Ltd. He was charged with laundering ₦1.38 billion, $1 million, and £34,537.59 before Justice Alexander Owoeye of the Federal High Court in Lagos.
One of the charges against him states that in 2022, Jude acquired a property worth ₦850 million at Parkview Estate, Ikoyi, Lagos, using funds suspected to be from unlawful activities.
Another charge alleged that he used a bureau de change to convert over $1 million into naira and transferred the funds across multiple bank accounts to disguise their origin.
Despite pleading not guilty, Jude was ordered to remain in custody until his bail hearing on March 3, a decision that has further enraged Paul.
Paul Okoye has vowed to do everything within his power to secure the release of his elder brother, Jude Okoye, who was remanded in custody over alleged money laundering charges. Paul, also known as Rudeboy, has alleged that their brother, Peter Okoye, is behind Jude’s legal troubles and is using the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to settle personal scores.
Jude, the former manager of the defunct music group P-Square, was arraigned on Wednesday by the EFCC alongside his company, Northside Music Ltd. He was charged with laundering ₦1.38 billion, $1 million, and £34,537.59 before Justice Alexander Owoeye of the Federal High Court in Lagos.
One of the charges against him states that in 2022, Jude acquired a property worth ₦850 million at Parkview Estate, Ikoyi, Lagos, using funds suspected to be from unlawful activities.
Another charge alleged that he used a bureau de change to convert over $1 million into naira and transferred the funds across multiple bank accounts to disguise their origin.
Despite pleading not guilty, Jude was ordered to remain in custody until his bail hearing on March 3, a decision that has further enraged Paul.
