TikTok Stars Jailed for Spraying Naira at Lagos Party
LAGOS, NIGERIA – In a shocking twist of events that is sending ripples through Nigeria’s entertainment circles, two social media personalities, Babatunde Peter Olaitan (aka TDollar) and Tobilola Olamide (aka TobiNation), have been sentenced to six months in prison for abusing the Nigerian currency during a party in Ikoyi.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) dropped the hammer on Thursday, May 8, 2025, after Justice Alexander Owoeye of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi found them guilty of violating Section 21(1) of the Central Bank Act, 2007, which criminalizes tampering with Naira notes.
According to the EFCC, the duo had gone viral on TikTok for spraying bundles of N200 notes while dancing during a lavish social event on April 8, 2025. This triggered an intelligence-driven investigation by EFCC operatives, leading to their arrest and prosecution.
The Charge That Landed Them Behind Bars
Each defendant was slammed with a one-count charge of tampering with the Naira. The court heard that the incident occurred at 23, Macdonald Road, Ikoyi, Lagos, a hotspot for elite parties and celebrity sightings.
“On April 8, 2025, you, Babatunde Peter Olaitan, while dancing at a social event, tampered with N200 notes by spraying them in public…” the charge read in part.
Both men pleaded guilty.
EFCC officer Ibrahim Bukar told the court that a viral TikTok video showed TDollar spraying money, prompting a formal invitation by the commission. In his confession, Olaitan admitted that a fan handed him a bundle of cash at the event, which he sprayed in excitement.
The prosecution, represented by C.C. Okezie and H.U. KofarNaisa, presented the confessional statements and video footage as evidence. The court admitted these exhibits without objection.
The Verdict: 6 Months in Prison or N200,000 Fine
Justice Owoeye convicted both defendants and sentenced them to six months’ imprisonment each, with an option of N200,000 fine.
This should serve as a clear warning to the public—abusing the Naira is a criminal offence and will not go unpunished,” an EFCC spokesperson said after the ruling.
Nigeria Cracks Down on Naira Abuse
This case marks another high-profile example of the federal government’s renewed war on Naira mutilation and spraying at parties, which has often been glamorized by celebrities and influencers.
The EFCC emphasized that social media fame will not shield anyone from prosecution.
