The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to arraign Idris Olanrewaju Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, before Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court, Lagos, on Friday. The EFCC has filed six-count charges against the socialite.
According to the charges, Bobrisky faces charges ranging from Naira abuse to money laundering. In the first four counts, Bobrisky was accused of forging various amounts of money by spraying them while dancing at social events in different locations.
The first count alleges that on March 24, 2024, at IMAX Circle Shopping Center in Lekki, Lagos, Bobrisky forged the sum of N400,000. Similarly, count two to four accused Bobrisky of forging sums of N50,000 and N20,000 at events at Aja Junction, Ikorodu, White Steve Event Hall in Ikeja and Oniru, Victoria Island respectively.
Additionally, counts five and six focus on alleged money laundering activities. Bobrisky was accused of not filing a declaration about his company’s activities, Bob Express when a significant amount of money is transferred to the company’s account. The total sums involved amounted to N127.7 million and N53 million respectively.
The charges were brought by EFCC Prosecutor Rotimi Oyedepo along with seven other lawyers.
The indictment of Bobrisky underscores the EFCC’s commitment to tackling financial crime and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. The outcome of the court proceedings will be closely watched as the case progresses.
