The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has launched an investigation into bribery allegations involving its personnel, social media influencer Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, and activist Martins Otse, a.k.a. VeryDarkMan.
Bobrisky, who had faced charges related to naira abuse and money laundering, claimed in a viral video shared by Otse that he paid ₦15 million to unnamed EFCC officers to have the charges dropped. In response, EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede ordered a probe and summoned Bobrisky and Otse to assist in the investigation at the EFCC’s Lagos Directorate.
In a statement, EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, confirmed the investigation, stating, “The EFCC chairman has ordered an immediate investigation of alleged bribery… To this end, the Commission hereby invites both Okuneye and Otse to make themselves available to assist investigators in unearthing the alleged bribery.”
Bobrisky had been arraigned on six charges related to naira abuse and laundering over ₦127 million, though counts five and six were later dropped following an agreement between his legal team and the EFCC.
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“The EFCC wishes to assure the public that the allegations will be thoroughly investigated, and the result of the findings made public accordingly,” Oyewale added, emphasising the Commission’s commitment to integrity and professionalism.
The investigation is expected to clarify the case and address concerns regarding corruption within the EFCC.
