Hushpuppi pleads guilty of fraud crime, may be jailed 20 years

Nigerian-born Instagram personality, Ramon Abass, aka Hushpuppi, has reportedly pleaded guilty to Conspiracy to Engage in Money Laundering, according to the BBC.

Hushpuppi agreed to appear and plead guilty before a District Court for the Central District of California, United States of America.

The alleged internet fraudster now risks 20-year jail term.

Some of the charges preferred against him include money laundering, wire fraud, and felony, among others.

In a plea agreement document Wednesday, Hushpuppi agreed to plead guilty as charged.

The document was signed by Hushpuppi; his lawyer, Loius Shapiro; Acting United States Attorney, Tracy Wilkison, amongst others.

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