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Popular Nigerian cross-dresser, Idris Olanrewaju Okuneye, widely known as Bobrisky, has been arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) at the Federal High Court in Lagos.
Bobrisky was charged with four counts of Naira abuse, to which he pleaded guilty.
Before the charges were read, the EFCC’s counsel, Suleiman Suleiman, requested that the court strike out counts five and six, which pertained to money laundering allegations.
Consequently, Justice Abimbola Awogboro struck out these counts, leaving Bobrisky to face charges on the abuse of the naira.
Upon the reading of the remaining charges, Bobrisky was asked if he understood them, to which he responded affirmatively and declared himself guilty.
The arraignment of Bobrisky has captured public attention due to his prominent presence in the Nigerian entertainment scene as a cross-dresser.
The legal proceedings against him underscore the country’s efforts to enforce laws against the abuse of its currency and to combat financial crimes.
As the case progresses, Bobrisky’s guilty plea serves as a reminder of the importance of adhering to financial regulations and respecting national currencies.
The outcome of this case is expected to set a precedent for future legal actions related to the abuse of the naira and other financial crimes in Nigeria.
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