Eko Hot Blog reports that Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday convicted controversial cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, for abusing the Naira.
The Judge found Bobrisky guilty of the charges brought against him by the Economic and Finacial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
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Earlier, Bobrisky had told the court that he was not aware of the law on abusing the naira and pleaded with the Judge to allow him to use his platform to educate Nigerians and the general public.
However, Justice Awogboro dismissed his request, maintaining that ignorance of the law was not an excuse.
The cross-dresser said, “I know, My Lord. My Lord, I wish that you could give me a second chance to use my platform to inform and educate my followers about spraying money.
“I would do a video on my page and I will educate people about spraying money.
“I will not repeat it again. I regret my actions.”
Earlier in the case on Friday, Bobrisky had pleaded guilty to the charges slammed against him by the EFCC.
The improper treatment of Naira notes represents a significant violation with far-reaching consequences, impacting both the economy and public health while jeopardizing the financial system’s integrity.
“According to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), any individual who damages or alters the Naira note or coin is committing a punishable offence under the CBN Act Section 21.”
“Sections 20 and 21 of the CBN Act of 2017 explicitly prohibit actions such as hawking, spraying, squeezing, dancing on, or writing on the Naira, and offenders found guilty by mobile courts could face a six-month jail term or a fine of N50,000.”
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Currency violations have gone largely unpunished over time, allowing politicians and notable business figures to openly disregard laws during occasions such as birthdays or funerals.
“Under Section 21(3) of the Central Bank of Nigeria Act 2007 (As amended), actions like spraying, dancing, or stepping on the Naira during social gatherings are considered abuse and defacement of the currency, leading to potential fines, imprisonment, or both.”
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