Idris Olanrewaju Okuneye, better known as Bobrisky, is set to appear before the Federal High Court in Lagos today, as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) prepares to arraign him on charges of money laundering.
The EFCC filed six counts against Bobrisky, alleging money laundering and abuse of the naira. According to the charge sheet, Bobrisky is accused of tampering with sums of money at various social events between July 2023 and March 2024.
One of the charges pertains to an incident on March 24, 2024, where Bobrisky allegedly tampered with N400,000 by spraying it during a social event at the IMAX Circle Mall in Lekki, Lagos.
Other charges include similar incidents where he allegedly tampered with money at different events in locations like Aja Junction in Ikorodu and White Steve Event Hall in Ikeja.
Additionally, the EFCC alleges that Bobrisky failed to declare the activities of his company, Bob Express, to the Special Control Unit Against Money Laundering, despite significant sums being deposited into the company’s account between September 2021 and April 2024.
Bobrisky, who has been in EFCC custody since Wednesday, was offered administrative bail but has not yet met the conditions. According to EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale, Bobrisky faces charges under the Money Laundering (Prevention And Prohibition) Act, which could result in severe penalties.
Impeccable sources within the EFCC revealed that Bobrisky is being held in isolation, without cellmates, as he awaits his arraignment.
