Today (Friday), the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will arraign Idris Olanrewaju Okuneye, widely known as Bobrisky, before the Federal High Court in Lagos on charges of money laundering.
The EFCC filed six counts against Bobrisky, alleging money laundering and abuse of the naira.
Bobrisky will appear before Justice Abimbola Awogboro, the vacation judge.
According to the charge sheet filed by EFCC prosecutor Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN) and seven other lawyers, Bobrisky is accused of various instances of tampering with and spraying sums of money, including N400,000 at IMAX Circle Mall, Lekki, Lagos, on March 24, 2024.
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He is further alleged to have sprayed sums of N50,000, N20,000 (twice), and failed to declare activities related to his company, Bob Express, between September 1, 2021, and April 4, 2024, despite receiving significant sums into its Ecobank account.
The charges against Bobrisky are in violation of Sections 6 (1)(a) and 19(1)(f) of the Money Laundering (Prevention And Prohibition) Act, punishable under Section 19 (2)(b) of the same Act.
Bobrisky, who has been in EFCC detention since Wednesday night, failed to meet the administrative bail offered to him on Thursday.
The EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, confirmed this and stated that Bobrisky remains in custody until he meets the bail conditions.
The EFCC is serious about the allegations against Bobrisky, emphasizing its commitment to restoring the dignity of the naira.
Bobrisky will be charged to court soon, according to Oyewale.
In response to the allegations, Bobrisky voluntarily provided statements to EFCC interrogators upon his arrival at the Lagos Zonal Command on Wednesday, April 4, 2024.
He will face court proceedings once the investigations are concluded.
Bobrisky is currently detained in solitary confinement, without cellmates, as per sources within the EFCC.
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