The EFCC’s Lagos State Zonal Command has released a photograph of popular crossdresser Idris Okuneye alias Bobrisky to confirm his detention.
The anti-corruption agency stated that he was held for Naira mutilation and would be charged in court at the conclusion of the inquiry.
It was revealed that the 31-year-old was invited following a video showed him spraying and flashing wads of fresh Naira notes during the opening of a film, Ajakaju, made by director Eniola Ajao, at Film One Circle Mall, Lekki, Lagos on March 24, 2024.
A statement from the commission reads:
“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 investigation “.
