Bobrisky’s sentencing scheduled for April 9, returns to EFCC custody after conviction

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Controversial crossdresser, Okuneye Idris aka Bobrisky has been convicted by a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Friday, April 5, 2024, after pleading guilty to the charges of naira abuse levelled against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.

The EFCC filed a six-count charge against Bobrisky, with the first four counts related to Naira abuse, and the last two counts concerning alleged money laundering. Prior to reading the charges, the EFCC prosecutor requested the court to dismiss counts five and six.

Bobrisky pleaded guilty to the four-count charge of Naira abuse. He however asked to be pardoned, adding that he was not aware of the laws binding the Naira abuse and vowed to educate his fans on social media about it.

“I am a social media influencer with over five million followers. I would do a video on my page and I would educate people about spraying money. I will not repeat it again, My Lord. I regret my actions, My Lord. I am a first-time offender,” he said.

Subsequently, Justice Abimbola Awogboro scheduled April 9, 2024, for his sentencing and ordered that he be held in EFCC custody until then.

Recall that Bobrisky was arrested and detained by the EFCC on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. According to the commission, Bobrisky was invited due to a video report of spraying new Naira notes at the premiere of Eniola Ajao’s movie titled, ‘Ajakaju’, which was held at FilmOne Circle Mall, Lekki, Lagos, on March 24, 2024.