Bobrisky Faces Money Laundering Charges: EFCC Set to Arraign Tomorrow

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to arraign Idris Olanrewaju Okuneye, widely known as Bobrisky, before Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court, Lagos, on Friday. The EFCC filed a six-count charge against the socialite.

According to the charge sheet, Bobrisky faces allegations ranging from abuse of the Naira to money laundering. In the first four counts, Bobrisky is accused of tampering with various sums of money by spraying them while dancing at social events in different locations.

The first count alleges that on March 24, 2024, at the IMAX Circle Mall in Lekki, Lagos, Bobrisky tampered with the sum of N400,000. Similarly, counts two to four accuse Bobrisky of tampering with sums of N50,000 and N20,000 at events in Aja Junction, Ikorodu, White Steve Event Hall in Ikeja, and Oniru, Victoria Island, respectively.

Additionally, counts five and six focus on alleged money laundering activities. Bobrisky is accused of failing to submit declarations of activities for his company, Bob Express when significant sums of money were paid into the company’s account. The total sums involved amount to N127.7 million and N53 million, respectively.

The charges were filed by EFCC Prosecutor Rotimi Oyedepo, alongside seven other lawyers.

Bobrisky‘s arraignment underscores the EFCC’s commitment to tackling financial crimes and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. The outcome of the court proceedings will be closely monitored as the case unfolds.