There is jubilation in the camp of Nigerian singer, Dammy Krane, as he has been freed from allegations of fraud leveled against him in a court in the United States.
The pop star was arrested at his home in Miami, Florida based on a reports of grand theft, credit card and identity fraud.
According to information, nine count case was struck out of the US court yesterday. In a video which was uploaded on the internet, the artiste was heard rejoicing with some company who chatted loudly about him beating the fraud allegation case.
Going by a series of posts he made on twitter, it seems the singer, who released a single, Catch Feelings a few weeks back, has put all that behind him and is ready to move on with his life and career.
“Sometimes life puts you through trials and tribulations, not to bring you down but to make you stronger. It will also show you who is truly with you, who really cares. First I’ll like to thank GOD, my family, friends and supporters. Without you guys what is my purpose? But all that aside, CASE CLOSED! IM A FREE MAN let’s get back to the music. One love. Back in the studio! New music on the way,” he wrote.
His fellow singer, Davido was also on a jubilatory mood as he sent in his congratulations to Dammy Krane for beating the fraud allegations.
“Thank God he is now a free man,” Davido said on His snapchat account.
The Miami-Dade County Criminal Justice Online System revealed that Dammy Krane appeared for his trial at 9:15am on August 17, 2017 at the Justice Building, Room 4-3 with Courtney Erik as his defence attorney and Migiel De La O as the judge.
After the hearing, he was discharged and the case was officially closed.
Dammy Krane was arrested and booked on June 2, 2017 for theft, credit card and identity fraud in Miami. He was released a few days after he pleaded not guilty to the charges and met his bail condition.