Social media sensation and cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, is set to face the music as he is scheduled to be arraigned at the Federal High Court (FHC) in Lagos on Friday, April 5, 2024. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has charged him with offenses including money laundering and abuse of Naira notes, amounting to a staggering N180.7 million.
Bobrisky’s arrest on Thursday followed the filing of charges against him by the EFCC, through Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Rotimi Oyedepo. The charges, outlined in a document marked FHC/L/244c/2024, list six counts against the defendant.
In the first four counts, Bobrisky is accused of tampering with Naira notes during social events, with specific instances cited at various locations and dates. Additionally, the EFCC alleges that Bobrisky’s company, Bob Express, failed to declare its activities involving significant sums of money totaling over N180.7 million within a specified period.
The charges against Bobrisky fall under various sections of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Act, 2007, as well as the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022. The alleged offenses include contraventions related to tampering with Naira notes and failure to declare activities linked to money laundering.
The EFCC detained Bobrisky in Lagos on Wednesday night before his arraignment, signaling a significant legal battle for the controversial social media personality. The case has garnered widespread attention, given Bobrisky’s large following and influence on various social media platforms.
As Bobrisky faces these serious charges, many will be closely following the legal proceedings to see how the case unfolds and whether the social media star will be able to defend himself against the allegations brought forth by the EFCC.
