Bobrisky Sentenced to Six Months in Prison: Controversial cross-dresser, Idris Olanrewaju Okuneye, famously known as Bobrisky, faced the gavel of Justice Abimbola Awogboro at the Federal High Court in Lagos. The verdict? Six months behind bars without the option of a fine for the crime of abusing the Naira.
Judge Awogboro emphasized the importance of this judgment as a deterrent to others who might engage in similar acts of currency abuse and mutilation. The ruling serves as a stern warning to anyone tempted to mishandle the nation’s currency.
During the proceedings, the judge queried Bobrisky about his gender, to which he promptly affirmed his identity as a man. This exchange highlighted the legal context of the case and clarified any potential misconceptions.
The court decided that Bobrisky’s prison term would commence from March 24, 2024, the day of his arrest. This timeline underscores the seriousness with which the judiciary views offenses related to currency abuse.
Bobrisky’s conviction stemmed from charges brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), to which he pleaded guilty. The court’s decision follows a thorough examination of the evidence and legal arguments presented during the trial.
Originally scheduled for sentencing on a previous date, the proceedings were postponed due to a public holiday declared by the Federal government for the Eid al-Fitr celebration. However, the court reconvened to deliver justice in this high-profile case.
The charges against Bobrisky detailed instances where he allegedly tampered with Nigerian currency during social events, amounting to a violation of the Central Bank Act, 2007. His actions, as described in the charges, constituted a serious offense against the nation’s monetary system.
With this verdict, Bobrisky joins the ranks of individuals held accountable for financial misconduct, underscoring the importance of upholding the integrity of Nigeria’s currency. The judgment serves as a reminder that all citizens, regardless of status or influence, are subject to the law.
As the legal proceedings conclude, the case of Bobrisky’s sentencing sets a precedent for future prosecutions and underscores the judiciary’s commitment to upholding the rule of law in Nigeria.
“You, Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, are accused of committing the following offenses:
- Between July and August 2023, at Aja Junction, Ikorodu, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, during a social event, you tampered with the sum of N50,000.00 (Fifty Thousand Naira) issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria by spraying it, thereby violating section 21(1) of the Central Bank Act, 2007.
- In December 2023, at White Steve Event Hall, Ikeja, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, while dancing during a social event, you tampered with the sum of N20,000.00 (Twenty Thousand Naira) issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria by spraying it, thus contravening section 21(1) of the Central Bank Act, 2007.
- At some point in 2022, at Event Hall, Oniru, Victoria Island, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, during a social event, you tampered with the sum of N20,000.00 (Twenty Thousand Naira) issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria by spraying it, which constitutes an offense under section 21(1) of the Central Bank Act, 2007.”
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