Hushpuppi
has been arraigned in a court in California, United States, ahead of his trial
on October 13.
Embattled
Instagram celebrity, Ramon Abbas popularly known as Hushpuppi‘s trial will
commence in October.
The
37-year-old Nigerian man accused of being the leader of a group that
facilitates computer intrusion, business email compromise (BEC) fraud and money
laundering pleaded not guilty to the four-count of conspiracy to commit wire
fraud, money laundering conspiracies, international money laundering and
engaging in monetary transactions in property derived from specified unlawful
activity.
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Times reported that the prosecutors kick started the process of arraignment by
filling necessary documents and forms after his first appearance on August 17.
Hushpuppi
reportedly entered a plea, insisting that he is not guilty of the charges.
The
Instagram celebrity will be represented in court by Vicki Podberesky, a
top-rated lawyer in California and Gal Pissetzky, a Chicago-based lawyer
appearing pro hac vice because he is not licensed to practise outside Chicago.
It
was also learnt that Hushpuppi pleaded that he should be prosecuted with
complaint and not indictment.
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