Truth Revealed: Rapper Oladips Debunks Fraud Rumors, Claims EFCC Detention Was Over Failure to Pay Tax

Nigerian rapper Oladipupo Olabode Oladimeji, popularly known as Oladips, has finally addressed the real reason behind his November 2024 arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Contrary to widespread reports linking him to internet fraud, the artist revealed in a recent interview with Hip TV that his detention had nothing to do with “Yahoo” allegations—it was actually due to tax evasion.

Oladips’ revelation puts to rest months of speculation and provides a rare, firsthand insight into the realities of celebrity life under public scrutiny and government investigation.

Recalling the night of the arrest, Oladips described how EFCC operatives raided his estate around 3 a.m., breaking into homes and arresting residents. He initially didn’t flee because, in his words, “I didn’t run because I don’t do fraud, I don’t do Yahoo. Na person wey do fraud go dey run.” His confidence, however, quickly turned to confusion when officers stormed into his kitchen and seized his mobile phones for investigation.

According to him, after combing through his devices and finding no evidence of cybercrime, the agents shifted their focus. “When they can’t find anything to hold me down, that’s when one of their oga came out and said do I pay tax? That’s how they locked me up for not paying tax,” he revealed.

The disclosure reframes the entire incident—not as a case of financial fraud but as a civic issue of unpaid taxes. Oladips’ experience sheds light on the growing emphasis Nigerian authorities are placing on tax compliance within the entertainment industry, an area often overlooked despite its booming financial returns.

The story of the Oladips EFCC Arrest Tax Evasion serves both as a vindication for the rapper and a warning for other celebrities. While fraud remains a serious offense, neglecting tax obligations can also lead to public embarrassment and legal consequences.