Popular Nigerian cyber fraudster Hushpuppi, who is currently serving an 11-year prison sentence in the United States for money laundering, reportedly celebrated the 38th birthday of Nigerian blogger Tunde Ednut.
It may be recalled that Tunde Ednut’s birthday on January 20 echoed through Nigeria, Europe, America, and many other African countries.
Despite being confined behind bars, Hushpuppi planned a surprise for the blogger, showcasing the elaborate treats he had planned in a video that quickly went viral.
Tunde Ednut, lavishly marked his 38th birthday, drawing attention from fans and well-wishers worldwide.
Hushpuppi’s surprise made the celebration even more special, surprising everyone with the effort he put into celebrating the Nigerian blogger.
The video shared by Hushpuppi revealed a glimpse of the birthday treats he had arranged for Tunde Ednut.
The imprisoned fraudster’s involvement in the celebration from prison raised eyebrows and sparked a wave of reactions on social media.
Below are some of the reactions of netizens as the imprisoned fraudster celebrates Tunde Ednut.
“Hushpuppi wey dey prison still dey enjoy life pass me wey free 😭.”
Dannyben
“This man still get doings for prison.”
Valking
“This guy go make to go prison dey hungry person, which one be jail apartment 😂.”
Falobi Twins
“See ehnn in this life, whatever you do legal or illegal do it very well, make sure you excel in it. A word is enough for the wise. Hope this helps 💡.”
Ebenz
“Natural yinyin 😂😂😂 you can’t take a cruise out of this man.”
@8Planets_
Until his arrest by the Dubai Police in June 2020 and subsequent extradition to the United States, Abbas posted pictures and videos of his lavish spending on exotic cars, watches, designer clothes, bags from expensive brands like Gucci, Fendi, and Louis Vuitton, and of himself boarding helicopters, with celebrities, footballers, and Nigerian politicians or while on charter jets.
He claimed to be a real estate developer. He also holds a passport from St Kitts and Nevis, which was fraudulently obtained through a sham marriage to a St. Kitts and Nevis citizen.
Daniel Regha Reacts To Viral Video
Twitter personality Daniel Regha has expressed his strong disapproval of a viral video showcasing flamboyant cyber fraudster Hushpuppi celebrating the birthday of Tunde Ednut from his prison cell.
Hushpuppi, whose real name is Ramon Olorunwa Abbas, is currently serving an 11-year prison sentence in the United States for money laundering.
Despite being in prison, Hushpuppi managed to celebrate Tunde Ednut’s 38th birthday in grand style, prompting Daniel Regha to voice his concerns over the glorification of a criminal.
Daniel Regha urged Nigerians to refrain from portraying Hushpuppi as an icon or a positive role model, emphasizing that he should be treated as a criminal since he is imprisoned.
Daniel Regha pinpointed the prevalence of Yahoo boys (online fraudsters), as one of the country’s significant challenges.
He argued that figures like Hushpuppi have contributed to the normalization of cybercrime, urging the public to be more discerning about the influencers they celebrate.
“Hushpuppi is a criminal & should be treated as one since he’s in prison; He often makes headlines but Nigerians need to stop acting like he’s an icon or a good role model. One of the biggest problems we are facing today is Yahoo Boys, which the likes of Hushpuppi encouraged. Let’s be mindful of what we encourage in the name of cruise,” he said.
“The video of Hushpuppi being served different meals in prison is wr¤ng (if true). He shouldn’t have access to a phone, & needs to be paying for his crimes. Again, Nigerians who catch cruise whenever he makes the headlines are part of the issue; How do y’all criticize politicians but glorify Yahoo Boys & criminals? That’s pathetic,” he further stated.
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