EFCC withdraws the two-count charge as Bobrisky pleads guilty

Crossdresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, on Friday, April 5, pleaded guilty to the allegation of abusing the Naira brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

He was originally arraigned on a six-count charge, but two of the charges were dropped following a discussion between the parties.

The EFCC, through its counsel, Suleiman Suleiman withdrew the two-count charge of laundering N180.7 million through his company, Bob Express earlier filed against him.

Counsel to the anti-graft agency however did not give any reason for the decision.

Following his plea, Justice Awogboro convicted the defendant on four-count charge of tampering with the N490, 000 by spraying.

Recall that the EFCC filed six counts against Bobrisky, including charges of money laundering and abuse of the naira. He had been in EFCC detention since Wednesday night and was unable to meet the administrative bail offered to him on Thursday.