By Abdullahi Mukhtar Algasgaini
Popular TikToker Murja Ibrahim Kunya has been sentenced to six months in prison for abusing the Naira, following her conviction by the Federal High Court in Kano.
Justice Simone Amobeda handed down the verdict after Kunya pleaded guilty to spraying and stepping on Naira notes during a hotel celebration in December 2023, violating the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Act.
Initially arrested in January 2025, Kunya fled after being granted bail but was later re-arrested in March. The court gave her an option to pay a ₦50,000 fine instead of imprisonment.
In a unique twist, Justice Amobeda also appointed Kunya as an EFCC and CBN ambassador, tasking her with using her social media influence to campaign against Naira abuse.
She must now educate her followers on the legal consequences of currency misuse.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) hailed the judgment as a deterrent against Naira abuse while promoting public awareness.