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EFCC arrests Bobrisky over naira mutilation

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested Idris Okuneye, a popular crossdresser, widely known as Bobrisky over naira mutilation.

Bobrisky was arrested at Pinnock Estate in Lagos on Wednesday and is detained at the Lagos Command of the EFCC.

According to Punch, the spokesperson for the EFCC, Dele Oyewale, said that Bobrisky would be charged to court.

The EFCC posted on its official Instagram page with the caption, “EFCC Grills Bobrisky for Naira Abuse
Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. have commenced investigation of Iris 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.”