Bobrisky Pleads Guilty to Mishandling Naira as EFCC Withdraws Money Laundering Charges

Social media personality Idris Okuneye, widely known as Bobrisky, pleaded guilty on Friday, April 5, to charges of mishandling currency, specifically the Nigerian Naira, Aso Naija Reports.

The charges were brought against Bobrisky by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Originally facing six counts, two of the charges were dropped after discussions between the parties involved.

During the proceedings, the EFCC’s legal representative, Suleiman Suleiman, withdrew the two-count charge that accused Bobrisky of laundering N180.7 million through his company, Bob Express.

However, no specific reason was given for this decision.

Consequently, Justice Awogboro convicted Bobrisky on a four-count charge related to tampering with N490,000 by spraying it.

It is worth noting that the original charges filed by the EFCC against Bobrisky encompassed six counts, including money laundering and the mishandling of the Naira.

Bobrisky had been in EFCC custody since Wednesday night and was unable to secure his release through administrative bail, which had been offered to him on Thursday.