Nigerian Entertainment News: Bobrisky Attends Court Hearing for Naira Misuse and Financial Fraud Trial
This Friday, the controversial figure Bobrisky made an appearance at the federal high court in Ikoyi, Lagos, for his legal proceedings concerning allegations of naira misuse and financial fraud
The 31-year-old personality was apprehended on Wednesday night in Lagos for purportedly mishandling naira currency.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) filed six charges against Idris Olanrewaju Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, with four relating to alleged naira misuse and two concerning suspected money laundering.
As per the EFCC, Bobrisky was detained for showering and flaunting fresh naira notes at the premiere of “Ajakaju: Beast of Two Worlds,” produced by Eniola Ajao.
In a statement released by the EFCC, the initial charge accuses Bobrisky of altering N400,000 by spraying it while dancing at a social event held at the IMAX Circle Mall in Lekki, Lagos.
“The offence was committed on 24 March 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 December 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.
“In count five, Bobrisky, while trading under the name and style of Bob Express between 1 September 2021 and 4 April 2024 in Lagos, failed to submit to the Special Control Unit Against Money Laundering a declaration of the activities of the said company, (Bob Express), within which period the total sum of N127. 7m was paid into the company account domiciled with Ecobank.
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