Bobrisky Fails To Secure Bail From EFCC Detention

• Bobrisky Fails To Secure Bail From EFCC Detention after arrest for naira misuse.

• EFCC confirms administrative bail granted but states conditions remain unmet.

• Investigation ongoing into Bobrisky’s alleged currency spraying; court charges pending upon conclusion

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Controversial cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, widely known as Bobrisky, has allegedly not met the bail requirements set by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Bobrisky was apprehended and held in custody on Wednesday by the Lagos State Command of the EFCC on charges related to the misuse of the naira, the act of spraying naira notes, and currency mutilation.

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Speaking to The PUNCH on Thursday evening, the EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, confirmed the report of his bail and failure to meet the conditions.

Oyewale said, “He has been granted administrative bail but yet to meet bail conditions.”

Recall that 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 offense 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.

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“He will soon be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations.”

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