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Charly Boy Reveals Past Involvement in Bank Scams Before 419 Became Popular

Damilola A.
By Damilola A.
Published: February 6, 2024
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Nigerian singer and activist, Charly Boy, has opened up about his past involvement in bank scams, admitting to engaging in fraudulent activities even before the infamous 419 (fraud) became widely known.

In a candid interview with the Honest Bunch podcast, Charly Boy reflected on his past and shared details about his involvement in illegal activities during his younger years.

When asked about the worst thing he had ever done, Charly Boy confessed, “I used to be a thief. I was scamming banks. Even before una begin to hear of 419, I don do small.”

While the podcast host, Nedu, sought to delve into the mechanics of Charly Boy’s scams, the singer opted not to provide specific details. However, he revealed that these fraudulent acts took place abroad, away from parental supervision.

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Charly Boy expressed remorse for his past actions, describing them as “stupid and dumb.” He emphasized that he does not endorse such behavior and acknowledged the importance of taking responsibility for one’s actions.

“It was not in Nigeria o, I could only do this thing because I was away from my parents’ paying eye. I had nobody to answer to and I wanted to get my own,” Charly Boy explained. “Though that was not the right way and I don’t advocate that people should…I was just stupid and dumb.”

Charly Boy, known for his unconventional lifestyle, political activism, and media contributions, has been a prominent figure in Nigeria’s entertainment industry.

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Damilola is a dedicated entertainment writer for Okay Nigeria (Okay.ng). He joined the platform with the aim of using his experience in the Entertainment industry to share wonderful articles in this field. Dammy is a die-hard fan of Wizkid.
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