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EFCC detains Bobrisky over alleged misuse of currency
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Controversial figure held by authorities for spraying and mutilating naira notes
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EFCC conducts investigation into Bobrisky’s involvement in currency abuse
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended and is currently holding controversial figure Idris Okuneye, widely known as Bobrisky, on charges related to the misuse of currency, specifically involving the abuse, spraying, and mutilation of naira notes.
Bobrisky, who has been embroiled in various controversies recently, was detained by EFCC officials in Lagos on Wednesday night and remains in custody at the Lagos Command of the EFCC.
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Confirming this development in a telephone interview with our correspondent on Thursday, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale stated that Bobrisky would face legal proceedings.
Oyewale commented, “Bobrisky is currently in our custody. He was apprehended last night in Lagos and is being held at our Lagos command. We arrested him on allegations of abusing naira notes, engaging in the spraying of naira notes, and participating in currency mutilation, among other charges.”
“We are very serious about restoring the dignity of the naira. Though our investigation is still ongoing, but he will definitely be charged to court soon.”
In a statement titled “EFCC Grills Bobrisky for Naira Abuse ” posted on its social media handle later, the EFCC wrote, “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.
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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.”
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