Naira mutilation: EFCC hunts down Kano TikTok Influencer, Murja Kunya, after jumping bail

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, has arrested popular Kano TikTok influencer, Murja Ibrahim Kunya.

Operatives of the Kano Zonal Directorate of the anto-graft agency arrested Kunya for allegedly abusing and mutilating the naira.

The EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewal in a statement on Monday said, “specifically,  Kunya was arrested for allegedly  spraying naira notes for fun during her stay in a hotel room at Tahir Guest Palace in Kano.

“The arrest followed diligent pursuit by EFCC operatives after she jumped an administrative bail granted her by the commission over one month ago.

“She 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 an administrative bail by the Commission pending her arraignment before the Federal High Court in Kano. However, when it was time for her court appearance, Kunya absconded, evading the legal processes

“However, after weeks of intensive investigation and surveillance, EFCC operatives successfully re-arrested the TikTok Influencer on Sunday March 16, 2025. She was subsequently conveyed to the Kano Zonal Directorate of the Commission, where she is currently in custody awaiting her arraignment.”