Ray Hushpuppi to be Prosecuted on Multiple Fraud Charges in Dubai

Ray Hushpuppi , whose real name is Raymond Abbas, will be prosecuted in the United Arab Emirates, The National is reporting.

Recall that the Nigerian socialite was arrested by the Police on June 10, and is reportedly being questioned by prosecutors at the Bur Dubai section.

Per the outlet, the prosecutors have charged him for “obtaining money from others through fraudulent means,” adding that he was arrested alongside 12 others for online fraud that targets companies and individuals.

“They would send out letters from email addresses almost identical to those of legitimate companies, targeting customers of these companies, with the purpose of diverting payments to themselves,” said a senior prosecutor. Adding, “Initial information includes that he was part of this gang which fraudulently obtained cash and cars from people. His statement was taken by prosecution but this is just the beginning of prosecution investigations.”

Ray Hushpuppi is also wanted in Nigeria for cybercrimes.