Tuesday, August 12
Ramon Abbas, popularly known as Hushpuppi, will remain behind bars in the United States until August 6, 2029, despite viral rumors falsely claiming he had been released. Once hailed as the "Billionaire Gucci Master" on Instagram, Hushpuppi fooled millions into believing he was a real estate mogul, while secretly running one of the world’s largest cyber fraud syndicates. His arrest in Dubai in 2020 shocked the world as it revealed the luxurious life he built from online scams and stolen identities.
After his extradition to the U.S., Hushpuppi pleaded guilty to several charges, including money laundering and wire fraud, connected to scams worth over $100 million. In 2022, he was sentenced to 11 years and 3 months in federal prison and ordered to pay back over $1.7 million to victims. His criminal empire included schemes that targeted businesses, banks, and even an English Premier League club, making him one of the most notorious fraudsters in modern history.
Despite numerous fake stories circulating online about his early release, U.S. prison records confirm that Hushpuppi is currently incarcerated at FCI Fort Dix in New Jersey and won’t be eligible for release until 2029. His story remains a symbol of how social media fame can be a smokescreen for deep criminal activity, and how even the biggest internet stars are not untouchable when it comes to justice.
