The Imo State Police Command says operatives of the command on Saturday 14 December 2019 arrested popular music artist DUNCAN MIGHTY on an allegation of fraud.
A statement signed and released by the Police Public Relations Officers of the command, Ikeokwu Godson Orlando explained that his arrest followed a petition written by an upcoming rap artist M2, who claimed that the Imo state Government led by Owelle Rochas Okorocha, through the office of the SA on Entertainment, enter into a deal with DUNCAN MIGHTY to manage, promote, arrange collaboration with other top artists and sign M2 under YOUNG WEALTH record label owned by Duncan Mighty, as a result, an agreement was reached with a fee of ELEVEN MILLION NAIRA (N11, 000,000) was paid to him.
The Police stated that, after collecting the payment Duncan Mighty refused to fulfill his own part of the deal.
Sequel to the petition, the artist was arrested, and he affirmed having such agreement and collecting the fund, but said he can only refund the money if the contract is terminated; he was then released on bail on self-recognizance.
Consequently, a letter was received by the representative of the former Governor, terminating the contract to enable him to refund the money, and since then he absconded, and all efforts made to reach him proved abortive.
In view of the above, a warrant of arrest was issued, that led to his arrest at the early hours of this morning.