Afia Schwarzenegger is a popular Ghanaian socialite and comedienne.
Afia Schwarzenegger expressed outrage over what she called a plot by the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) to witch-hunt celebrities.
According to the popular comedian, celebrities should not be targeted as there are many politicians with questionable assets.
Afia Schwarzenegger on EOCO’s initiative to launch lifestyle audits targeting celebrities and individuals suspected of unaccounted for, saying celebrities are typically paid with taxpayer money. He said it should not be a focus because it is not.
“Start with bold politicians stealing taxpayers’ money. Celebrities are not paid with taxpayers’ money. A platform to politically witch-hunt innocent people and leave criminals alone. I want… whoever came up with this should change their promoters.” The pot you’re smoking is not good! ” she said on Instagram in English mixed with tweets.
She also pointed out that people like former Health Minister Cecilia Dapaa, who has recently been linked to questionable properties, are also worthy of investigation.
“Nsemfununu nkoaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaday with do it?” she added. In other words, “Who’s more famous than Cecilia Dapper? Give me a break. How amazing!”
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Following Hajia4Real’s guilty plea, EOCO’s Director of Management and Investigations, Edward Cudjoe, revealed that the process is underway to begin lifestyle audits of individuals, particularly celebrities with unaccounted wealth. .
He emphasized EOCO’s desire to move away from the current law, which requires a person to be subject to an investigation before being questioned about the source of their wealth.
“We are taking the lead in making certain proposals for legal reform in line with international standards. This will ensure that gaps in the financial profile are backed up by income. “We have to make it clear to the institutions. The burden of proof is on the individuals to explain the origin of those resources,” he said in an earlier interview on JoyNews’ Upfront.
Hajia4Real legal dispute
Mona Faiz Montrage, also known as Hajia4Real, entered a guilty plea in U.S. Magistrate Court on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, after participating in a $2 million romance scam targeting older single Americans. Ta.
The popular Ghanaian socialite only pleaded guilty to Section 5 (conspiracy to receive theft), which carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison.
According to the U.S. Constitution, a fifth-degree crime (considered a third-degree felony) is a crime punishable by a prison sentence of one year or more.
Hajia4Real’s other six charges include “attempted and conspiracy to commit wire fraud,” “wire, radio, or television fraud,” “money laundering, fraud, and other conspiracy,” and “money laundering, fraud, and other conspiracy.” ”, “Sale or receipt of stolen property or securities” and “Felony”.
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