The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) recently clarified its decision to drop money laundering charges against popular cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, known as Bobrisky.
According to Daily Trust, The EFCC’s prosecutor, Bilkisu Buhari, addressed the House of Representatives Adhoc Committee, stating that the decision stemmed from findings that supported charges related to naira abuse instead.
Buhari explained that the EFCC had initially charged Bobrisky under the Money Laundering Act for failing to render returns for his business, Bob Express.
However, after reviewing evidence from the Special Control Unit Against Money Laundering (SCUML), which indicated that Bob Express was not a designated non-financial business, the agency opted to drop these charges in the interest of justice....Read Full Article [Click Here>]
She stated, “Notwithstanding the unequivocal confession of the ex-convict… the prosecution, in total fidelity, decided to drop counts 5 and 6.”
This decision was made without any inducement from the defense and aligned with the EFCC’s mandate against naira abuse.
Buhari emphasized that the changes made during the court proceedings were standard practice and clarified that “there was no form of financial inducement to any member of the Commission.”
