Bobrisky arrives court for arraignment over naira abuse, money laundering

Bobrisky in EFCC custody

Crossdresser Bobrisky on Friday, arrived at the federal high court in Ikoyi, Lagos state for his trial on allegations bordering on naira abuse and money laundering.

The 31-year-old was arrested on Wednesday night in Lagos for allegedly abusing the naira notes.

On Thursday, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) filed a six-count charge against the controversial crossdresser, born Idris Olanrewaju Okuneye.

While four of the charges are related to alleged naira abuse, the remaining two counts involve alleged money laundering.

According to the statement by EFCC, Bobrisky was arrested for spraying and flaunting new naira notes at the premiere of Ajakaju: Beast of Two Worlds, produced by Eniola Ajao.

Details of the counts, as contained in a statement issued by EFCC reads: “Bobrisky, in the first count, is alleged to have tampered with the sum of N400,000 by spraying the same while dancing at a social event at the IMAX Circle Mall, 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.

Bobrisky will be arraigned before Abimbola Awogboro, the presiding judge.