Famous Nigerian crossdresser Idris Okuneye, aka Bobrisky, seems to have finally met his Waterloo with his latest run-in with the law.
According to a report made by Daily Trust, the Nigerian crossdresser was recently charged to court and convicted for the consistent abuse of the naira notes. He was charged to court by the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on six counts of abuse of the naira and money laundering.
However, the court stroked out the fifth and seventh counts at the request of the EFCC’s prosecutor, Sulaimon Sulaimon. While in court, the Nigerian crossdresser was asked to unveil his face, which he covered with a black hijab.
During proceedings, the crimes Bobrisky committed were read out to him, which he responded to, acknowledging that he was guilty of the allegation.
According to Daily Trust, the EFCC showed multiple times Bobrisky had been seen publicly spraying the naira notes and abusing it with video evidence.
The defendant was shown a video where was spraying money on Segun Johnson. He confirmed that he was the one in the video. An event at the Island circle mall was also shown to the defendant.
A total of 400k was spent. The defendant was also shown another video in Aja Junction, Ikorodu and an event centre at Ikeja. He admitted spraying money in all the videos. He then offered his statement in writing.”
The sitting judge on the case, Justice Awogboro gave his ruling after listening to the EFCC personel, saying: “The defendant is convicted as charged.”
In response, Bobrisky pleaded for mercy, noting that he was unaware that spraying money at parties was a crime. He also begged for a second chance, noting that he regrets his actions and would never repeat them.
Bob further averred that he was a first-time offender. Despite his pleadings, Bob was convicted and remanded in EFCC’s custody while awaiting his sentence, which would be held on April 9, 2024.