Popular Nigerian crossdresser, Idris Olanrewaju Okuneye, widely known as Bobrisky, is facing serious charges from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
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Reports surfaced early Thursday morning, revealing Bobrisky’s arrest at his residence in Pinnock Estate, Lagos, on April 3rd, with six counts leveled against him.
Scheduled for arraignment before Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court, Lagos, Bobrisky faces charges related to both Naira abuse and alleged money laundering.
The charges stem from incidents where Bobrisky is accused of tampering with Nigerian currency during social events.
In one instance, Bobrisky allegedly sprayed N400,000 while dancing at the IMAX Circle Mall in Lekki, violating the Central Bank Act of 2007.
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Further counts detail similar actions at various events, including the spraying of N50,000 at Aja Junction, Ikorodu, and N20,000 each at White Steve Event Hall in Ikeja and an event in Oniru, Victoria Island.
Additionally, Bobrisky faces accusations of money laundering related to his company, Bob Express.
He allegedly failed to declare the company’s activities during periods when substantial sums were deposited into its account, totaling N127.7 million and N53 million, respectively.
These charges mark a significant legal challenge for Bobrisky, whose flamboyant lifestyle and controversial social media presence have garnered both fame and criticism.
The outcome of the case will undoubtedly attract widespread attention across Nigeria and beyond.
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