Bobrisky pleads guilty to Naira mutilation charges, judge reserves judgment for April 9

 

 

By Jude-Ken Ojinnaka

 

Popular crossdresser, Idris Olanrewaju Okuneye popularly known as Bobrisky, has pleaded guilty to four count charges of Naira mutilation filed against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). 

 

Recall that EFCC initially filed six count charges of Naira mutilation and money laundering against Bobrisky. 

 

But in a court appearance on Friday, Bobrisky pleaded guilty to four count charges of Naira mutilation while the EFCC abandoned the other two charges of money laundering. 

 

The judge, Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court, adjourned the ruling for April 9.  

 

  

 

In the charge sheet filed by EFCC Prosecutor, Senior Advocate of Nigeria Rotimi Oyedepo, alongside seven other lawyers, Bobrisky in the first count is alleged to have tampered with the sum of N400,000 by spraying same while dancing at a social event at the IMAX Circle Mall, Lekki, Lagos.

 

 

 

The offence was committed on March 24, 2024, and is contrary to and punishable under Section 21(1) of the Central Bank Act 2007.

 

 

 

In count two, Bobrisky between July and August 2023 at Aja Junction, Ikorodu also tampered with another sum of N50,000 by spraying the same at a social event while dancing.

 

 

 

In count three, Bobrisky in Dec. 2023 at White Steve Event Hall, Ikeja also sprayed and tampered with another sum of N20,000 while dancing.

 

 

 

Count four also accused Bobrisky of spraying and tampering with another sum of N20,000 while dancing at another event in Oniru, Victoria Island.