Popular Nigerian crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, known as Bobrisky, has strongly denied allegations of bribery involving the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.
The accusations came from social media influencer Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, who claimed that Bobrisky paid N15 million to EFCC operatives to dismiss money laundering charges against him.
The controversy began when a viral audio clip surfaced online, with VeryDarkMan alleging that Bobrisky had bribed EFCC officials. In response, the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, confirmed that the Commission’s Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, had ordered an immediate investigation into the claims.
Bobrisky quickly addressed the allegations on Instagram, denying that he had paid any bribes to the EFCC. He urged his followers to disregard the rumors, insisting that the audio clip was fake.
“My attention has been drawn to a fake voice recording circulating on the internet that I paid EFCC 15 million naira, and that I was never in prison. I didn’t pay any EFCC money, which is a very big lie. I served my term in full, and I came out. Discard any false information,” Bobrisky stated.
Bobrisky had been sentenced to six months in prison on April 5, 2024, by Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court in Lagos after pleading guilty to charges of naira abuse and money laundering.
The charges were brought by the EFCC, accusing him of failing to report significant financial transactions related to his business and mishandling naira notes at social events.
After serving his sentence at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre, Bobrisky was released on August 5, 2024.
He described his time in prison as a “vacation,” claiming it gave him time for rest and reflection. Bobrisky also stated that he did not receive any special treatment during his imprisonment.
