Court remands influencer KC Luxury, two others over cocaine trafficking
Lagos influencer, KC Luxury, and two others have been remanded by a Federal High Court over the alleged trafficking of 184.5kg of cocaine valued at N39bn. Read More: https://punchng.com/court-remands-influencer-kc-luxury-two-others-over-cocaine-trafficking/
The Federal High Court in Lagos remanded luxury goods dealer and lifestyle influencer Afolabi Kazeem Michael, also known as KC Luxury, and two others over allegations of cocaine trafficking and attempted export. The defendants, Michael, Boniface Freeman Ochoche Sule, and Ikechukwu Ekugo Patriarch, were charged with conspiracy, cocaine trafficking, illegal export of narcotics, and money laundering.
The case, which centers on an alleged attempt to export 184.5 kilogrammes of cocaine to the United Kingdom between July 28 and August 1, 2026, was heard on Friday. Michael pleaded not guilty to all charges, and the court ordered his remand in custody pending trial, with the case adjourned until October 4, 2026, to rule on bail applications.
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