The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has presented the controversial figure Bobrisky for alleged abuse of the Nigerian currency and mutilation of currency notes.
It was reported that Bobrisky was apprehended on the evening of Wednesday, April 3, and has been under detention at the EFCC’s Lagos Command.
On Thursday, the EFCC showcased Bobrisky through photographs taken while in their custody, accompanied by a statement confirming the arrest.
According to the statement, the EFCC’s action followed reports of Bobrisky publicly spraying and exhibiting new naira notes at the premiere of “Ajakaju: Beast of Two Worlds,” a movie produced by Eniola Ajao.
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“Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have commenced investigation of Idris Okuneye, a.k.a Bobrisky, for allegedly spraying Naira notes.
“The EFCC had invited the 31-year-old following a video report of spraying and flaunting wads of new Naira notes at the premiere of a movie, Ajakaju, produced by Eniola Ajao, a Nollywood actress and producer, at Film One Circle Mall, Lekki, Lagos on March 24, 2024.
“Investigation also revealed that he had also committed the alleged offence at some other event centres and parties at different times.
“Following the invitation by the Commission, he arrived at the Lagos Zonal Command of the EFCC in the morning of Wednesday, April 4, 2024 for interrogation and volunteered his statements.
“He will soon be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations.”
Photo credit: EFCC
