Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has denied allegations of bribing Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) officials with ₦15 million to dismiss money laundering charges against him. The controversy arose after influencer Martins Vincent Otse, known as VeryDarkMan, shared a voice recording where Bobrisky allegedly confessed to the bribery.
Key Points:
- Bobrisky’s Denial: In response to the circulating recording, Bobrisky labeled it as fraudulent, insisting he did not pay any money to the EFCC and that he served his full six-month prison sentence for naira mutilation.
- Claim of Alternative Punishment: In the recording, Bobrisky claimed that his godfather arranged for him to serve his sentence in a lodge instead of a traditional prison, which he refuted in his social media post.
- EFCC’s Investigation: Following the allegations, EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede has ordered an immediate investigation into the claims. A team of investigators has been formed to look into the allegations of bribery involving some EFCC operatives.
- Summons for Questioning: Both Bobrisky and VeryDarkMan have been invited to the EFCC’s Lagos office for questioning as part of the investigation process.
In his Instagram post, Bobrisky urged followers to disregard the false information, stating, “I didn’t pay any EFCC money; it is a very big lie.” The EFCC is now working to uncover the truth behind the bribery allegations.