Alleged N1.3bn fraud: Peter responsible for Jude’s prison ordeal – Rudeboy

By Seyi Babalola

Nigerian artist Paul Okoye, also known as Rudeboy, has accused his twin brother Peter of being involved in the fraud allegations against their elder brother, Jude Okoye.

The musician said this after successfully securing Jude’s release from detention by staking his Ikoyi house and providing a guarantee.

Jude, the former manager of Peter and Paul Okoye of the defunct music group P-Square, was on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, remanded in the Ikoyi Correctional Facility following his arraignment by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over allegations of money laundering amounting to N1.38 billion, $1 million, and £34,537.59.

He pleaded not guilty to all the charges, and the court adjourned for Friday, February 28, 2025, for his bail hearing.

At the bail hearing on Friday, Rudeboy announced his willingness to stake one of his properties in Ikoyi, Lagos, as he stood surety for Jude to be released to him on bail.

Speaking with journalists after the court hearing, Rudeboy said Peter was responsible for the fraud allegation against Jude.

“Peter is the one putting Jude through this thing… It’s Peter that’s doing this, he’s putting him in prison. And I’m here to bring him out,” Rudeboy stated.

Jude Okoye is being tried alongside his company, Northside Music Ltd, before Justice Alexander Owoeye of the Federal High Court in Lagos on a seven-count charge.