In recent days, the arrest of Bobrisky, a well-known figure in Nigeria’s entertainment world, has been making headlines.
He’s been taken into custody by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
This has stirred up a lot of interest among people, who are wondering why he’s been arrested.
Here, we’ll explain simply and clearly the six charges that the EFCC has brought against Bobrisky.
He’s scheduled to appear in court before Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court in Lagos.
The charges range from accusations of mishandling money to suspicions of being involved in illegal money activities.
We’ll break down each charge so you can understand exactly what’s going on.
Count One: Tampering with N400,000
Bobrisky stands accused of tampering with the sum of N400,000 by spraying it while dancing at a social event held at the IMAX Circle Mall, Lekki, Lagos on March 24, 2024. This charge is directly related to the abuse of the Nigerian currency, the Naira, which constitutes a violation of the Central Bank Act 2007.
Count Two: Tampering with N50,000
Another allegation against Bobrisky involves tampering with the sum of N50,000 by spraying it at a social event during the period between July and August 2023 at Aja Junction, Ikorodu. Similar to Count One, this charge also pertains to the abuse of the Naira.
Count Three: Tampering with N20,000
In December 2023, at White Steve Event Hall, Ikeja, Bobrisky is accused of tampering with the sum of N20,000 by spraying it while dancing. This incident represents yet another instance of the alleged abuse of the Nigerian currency.
Count Four: Tampering with N20,000
Similarly, Bobrisky faces a charge of tampering with another sum of N20,000 by spraying it while dancing at an event held in Oniru, Victoria Island. This accusation mirrors Counts Two and Three, all involving the purported abuse of the Naira.
Count Five: Failure to Submit Declaration
Bobrisky’s legal woes extend beyond currency abuse to accusations of failing to submit a declaration of the activities of his company, Bob Express. Between September 1, 2021, and April 4, 2024, a total sum of N127.7 million was reportedly paid into the company’s Ecobank account, yet no corresponding declaration was submitted. This charge is linked to alleged money laundering activities.
Count Six: Another Failure to Submit Declaration
Furthermore, Bobrisky faces another charge of failing to submit a declaration of Bob Express’s activities during the same period when an additional N53 million was paid into the company’s account. This failure to comply is also associated with allegations of money laundering.
In summary, Bobrisky’s arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is attributed to a series of allegations ranging from the abuse of the Naira to failure to comply with regulatory requirements, all intertwined with suspicions of involvement in money laundering activities. The legal proceedings ahead will shed further light on these accusations as Bobrisky faces trial before the court.
