Bobrisky Allegedly Paid EFCC Officials ₦15 Million to Avoid Prison, Leaked Audio Reveals
Controversial Nigerian social media personality Idris Okuneye, known as Bobrisky, is at the center of a growing scandal following the release of a series of audio recordings by an online source identified as Very Dark Man (VDM). In the recordings, Bobrisky is heard admitting to paying ₦15 million to officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to resolve a money laundering case. Additionally, he describes how he avoided serving a prison sentence by staying in a private apartment arranged by high-ranking officials.
“When I was sentenced, my godfather called the Controller General of Prisons. We paid ₦7 million, and they put me in an apartment close to the prison. They told me I must not come out until I finished my sentence,” Bobrisky is heard saying in the leaked audio.
Bobrisky further reveals that despite pleading guilty to charges of defacing the Nigerian Naira by spraying money at public events, his powerful connections ensured that he would not serve time in a traditional prison. “I thought the judge would pity me and maybe give me a fine or community service, but the court sentenced me to prison,” he explains. However, shortly after, his contacts reportedly made arrangements with prison authorities to keep him in a private residence near the prison, preventing public knowledge of his whereabouts.
The scandal has sparked widespread public outrage, with many calling for investigations into the alleged corruption involving both EFCC and Nigerian prison officials. This case has once again raised concerns about the integrity of Nigeria’s justice system, where influential figures can seemingly avoid accountability through financial and political influence.
As the leaked recordings continue to circulate, pressure is mounting on the relevant authorities to address these serious allegations and restore public trust in the country’s law enforcement and correctional institutions. There is no official response yet from the EFCC or Nigerian prison authorities regarding the allegations.
