Popular Kannywood Singer Hamisu Breaker and TikTok Influencer G.Fresh Sentenced Over Naira Mishandling Charges in Kano

In a major crackdown on currency abuse in Nigeria, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has prosecuted well-known Northern Nigerian singer Hamisu Breaker and rising TikTok content creator Abubakar Ibrahim, widely known as G.Fresh, at the Federal High Court in Kano. The presiding judge, Justice Sale Musa Shuaibu, handled the case that drew national attention due to the high-profile nature of the individuals involved.

According to reports released by the EFCC, the two public figures were brought before the court for allegedly violating Nigeria’s currency regulation laws, specifically involving the abuse of the Nigerian Naira.

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Details of the Offences and Court Proceedings

Both Hamisu Breaker and Abubakar Ibrahim faced charges tied to publicly spraying naira notes, an act prohibited under the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) regulations. The EFCC explained that Breaker was seen in a viral video lavishly spraying ₦200 notes totaling approximately ₦30,000 during a social gathering held in Hadejia, Jigawa State.

Similarly, G.Fresh was captured on video throwing bundles of ₦1,000 notes at the launch of a new business in Tarauni Local Government Area of Kano State, an incident that also spread rapidly across social media platforms including TikTok.

Upon the reading of the charges, both defendants pleaded guilty to the offences. The court, recognizing their cooperation and early guilty plea, sentenced each of them to five months in prison. However, the judgment also allowed an option of a ₦200,000 fine for each defendant in lieu of serving the jail term.

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EFCC’s Warning Against Naira Abuse

This judgment forms part of the EFCC’s renewed focus on curbing the abuse and mutilation of Nigerian currency, particularly at public events such as weddings, parties, and shop openings. The Commission has reiterated that spraying money in public is a punishable offense under the CBN Act and other financial laws.

The agency warns that irrespective of status or popularity, no individual is above the law, and social media influencers or celebrities found engaging in such conduct will be held accountable.

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Why This Matters to the Public

The sentencing of public personalities like Hamisu Breaker and G.Fresh serves as a stern message to entertainers, event planners, and even fans who normalize currency abuse at public functions. The EFCC has, in recent months, scaled up enforcement actions targeting such misconduct as part of a broader initiative to protect the sanctity of Nigeria’s currency.