EFCC Launches Investigation into Bobrisky N15m Bribery
Controversial crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, aka Bobrisky, has refuted claims in a purported viral audio recording that he bribed Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) officials with N15 million to drop money laundering charges against him.
Bobrisky, in an Instagram post, labeled the recording as fake, stating that he did not pay any money to the EFCC and served his prison term in full.
Meanwhile, the EFCC has launched an investigation into the allegations. Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, disclosed that the Commission’
…that the Commission’s Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, has constituted a team of investigators to critically investigate the matter.
In the wake of this controversy, social media users have taken to various platforms to express their views on the matter. Some are skeptical about Bobrisky’s denial, while others have argued that the crossdresser should be given the benefit of doubt.
Amidst the uproar, it remains to be seen whether the EFCC’s investigation will uncover any evidence to substantiate or refute the bribery allegations.
In light of the ongoing controversy, this incident has once again brought attention to the issue of corruption in Nigeria and the role of law enforcement agencies in combating it.
While the EFCC has made strides in recent years in combating financial crimes, incidents like these highlight the need for transparency and accountability in the agency’s operations.
As for Bobrisky, this incident serves as a reminder of the public scrutiny that comes with being a high-profile figure in Nigeria’s entertainment industry.
The relationship between the EFCC and high-profile individuals in Nigeria, such as Bobrisky, remains a complex and multifaceted issue.
On one hand, the agency has a responsibility to investigate allegations of corruption and financial crimes, regardless of the person’s status or public profile. On the other hand, the high-profile nature of these investigations can lead to intense public scrutiny and speculation, which can potentially undermine the agency’s work.
In this case, the EFCC’s handling of the investigation will be closely watched by the public, as the agency’s credibility and effectiveness are at stake.
References and citations:
- Thisdaylive – Bobrisky: Efcc’s boss order group of probes N15m Bribe against his operatives
- Punch – EFCC probs bribery allegation against own officers invite Bobrisky Verydarkman
- Daily Trust – Bobrisky speaks as falana, prisons CG orders remain silent on Verydarkman darkman audio