By Oratokhai Jesusemen<\/p>\n
Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, was sentenced to six months in prison by a Federal High Court in Lagos State for abuse of the Naira. Presiding over the case, Justice Abimbola Awogboro ensured that Bobrisky serves his full sentence without the option of a fine.<\/p>\n
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) prosecuted Bobrisky on charges of Naira mutilation and money laundering. The court convicted him on April 5 after he pleaded guilty to four out of six charges. However, the sentencing, initially scheduled for April 9, was delayed due to public holidays declared by the Federal Government on April 9, 10, and 11, and took place on April 12 instead.<\/p>\n
Justice Awogboro’s ruling stipulated that Bobrisky’s imprisonment would begin from the date of his arrest. Following the sentencing, EFCC operatives immediately took Okuneye into custody to start his prison term.<\/p>\n
The charges against Bobrisky were based on incidents from March 24 at Circle Mall in Jakande, Lekki, Lagos State, where he was seen spraying a cumulative sum of N400,000 during a social event. The EFCC also noted that he had sprayed various denominations of money, including N20,000 and N50,000, at different events in 2022 and 2023.<\/p>\n
During the court proceedings on April 5, EFCC’s prosecution witness, Assistant Superintendent Bolaji Temitope, provided detailed evidence of the circumstances leading to Bobrisky’s prosecution. After reviewing the facts, EFCC counsel Suleiman Suleiman urged the court to convict the cross-dresser, which the court subsequently did.<\/p>\n
Bobrisky’s six-month imprisonment, calculated according to the standard prison time chart, typically accounts for both day and night as separate counts. Therefore, his release is anticipated on August 12.<\/p>\n
As Bobrisky’s release date approaches, public interest in the case remains high.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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