Money laundering: Hushpuppi risks 20-year jail term as he pleads guilty

Nigerian Instagram influencer, Ramon Abass, popularly called Hushpuppi has pleaded guilty to Money Laundering charges filed against him by the United States government.

Hushpuppi was arrested in Dubai by Emerati police officers and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) operatives in June 2020 and was subsequently extradited to the United States.

Hushpuppi who was also accused of internet fraud now risks 20-year jail term when declared guilty.

His guilty plea bargain was filed at a U.S. Central District Court of California.

It was signed by Hushpuppi, his lawyer, Louis Shapiro, and the Assistant United States Attorney, Anil Antony, on July 4.