Social media sensation and entrepreneur Idris Olanrewaju Okuneye, better known as Bobrisky, is set to appear before Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday, April 5.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed a six-count charge against Bobrisky, alleging offences related to abuse of currency and money laundering.
According to the charge sheet presented by EFCC Prosecutor, Senior Advocate of Nigeria Rotimi Oyedepo, Bobrisky faces accusations regarding the misuse of currency at various social events.
The charges outline incidents where Bobrisky allegedly tampered with sums ranging from ₦20,000 to ₦400,000 by spraying money while dancing at different venues in Lagos between July 2023 and December 2023.
Additionally, Bobrisky faces allegations of money laundering in connection with his company, Bob Express. The prosecution claims that between September 1, 2021, and April 4, 2024, significant sums totaling ₦180.7 million were deposited into the company’s Ecobank account.
However, Bobrisky allegedly failed to declare the activities of Bob Express to the Special Control Unit Against Money Laundering, as required by law.
If found guilty, Bobrisky could face penalties under the Money Laundering (Prevention And Prohibition) Act. The case underscores the EFCC’s ongoing efforts to combat financial crimes in Nigeria.
