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Bobrisky Loses N200m, N1b Lawsuit Against EFCC, National Assembly

A Federal High Court in Lagos State has dismissed a fundamental rights suit filed by crossdresser Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, also known as Bobrisky, against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Recall that Bobrisky had sought N200 million from the EFCC for psychotic trauma and demanded N1 billion from the National Assembly for the violation of his right to a fair hearing.

The crossdresser also asked the court to restrain the EFCC and the National Assembly from harassing, detaining, or declaring him wanted.

Bobrisky has been embroiled in controversy after social media influencer Martins Otse leaked an audio recording alleging that he paid the EFCC N15 million to drop money laundering charges against him.

Justice Alexander Owoeye, while delivering judgement on the case, held that Bobrisky’s claims of rights violations lacked merit and were unsupported by credible evidence.

The EFCC’s spokesman, Dele Oyewale, disclosed this in a statement on Friday.

“Having evaluated the evidence placed before this Court by the Applicant, it is evident that the Applicant has failed to provide credible evidence to justify the award of the declaratory and injunctive reliefs sought by him.

“I hold that the claims of violation of fundamental rights against the 1st and 2nd Respondents were not made out of the affidavit evidence placed before this Court.

“The Applicant’s claims against the 1st and 2nd Respondents lack merit and are accordingly dismissed,” the judge ruled.

Justice Owoeye also refused to award damages against the EFCC.

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Alleged Rights Violation: Bobrisky Sues EFCC, NASS, Demands N1.2bn In Damages

Nigerian crossdresser Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, has filed a N1.2 billion lawsuit against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the National Assembly, accusing them of violating his fundamental rights.

Recall that Bobrisky has been in the eye of the storm since activist VeryDarkMan shared a purported audio conversation wherein he claimed to have paid some EFCC officials N15 million to drop money laundering charges against him.

Bobrisky was released on August 5, after he was sentenced to six months in prison on April 12 for abusing the naira.

In the purported recording, the crossdresser also claimed that his “godfather”, alongside Haliru Nababa, Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service, NCoS, ensured he served the six-month sentence in a private apartment and not in prison.

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How My Problem With EFCC Started – Bobrisky Opens Up

Idris Okunneye, the popular Nigerian crossdresser, who is better known as Bobrisky, has stated that his ordeal with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission began after accepting the best dressed female award at the movie premiere of Nollywood actress, Eniola Ajao.

Naija News recalls that Bobrisky recently faced scrutiny over allegations that he paid for special treatment while serving a jail sentence for naira abuse. Viral audio suggested that he bribed officials of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) to secure preferential conditions in prison.

The EFCC arrested Bobrisky at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos State as he attempted to board a KLM flight bound for Amsterdam.

Bobrisky’s arrest quickly made waves online when he alerted followers, sharing that he had sustained injuries in the process, saying, “Nigerians, help me, EFCC just arrested me. I’m badly injured.”

He was subsequently transported to the EFCC headquarters in Abuja, where he faced questioning over allegations of bribing EFCC officers to drop previous money laundering charges.

In a post via his Instagram page, Bobrisky stated that he would never get involved in any price or award belonging to a female.

He wrote, “My problem started from when I collected best dressed female with N1 million price. For my life if I see award for best dressed female I go disappear from that location. Everyone know the truth that I am a baddie with class, you wanna compete with me? your mummy never, but when problem wan too much, I run”

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Bobrisky Shares Graphic Photos Of Injuries He Sustained From His Encounter With EFCC Officials

Idris Okuneye, the controversial Nigerian crossdresser, who is popularly known as Bobrisky, has shared graphic photos of his injuries online.

The photos he shared were of injuries that he claims were inflicted on him during an encounter with officials from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

The popular influencer posted the images on Instagram, showcasing visible bruises on his arm and leg, expressing frustration and pain over the alleged incident.

In a caption accompanying the photos, Bobrisky lamented, “Can’t get over what EFCC staff did to me.”

He went on to clarify that he is not a criminal making his distress over the incident even more pronounced.

“You did this to a soul who isn’t a criminal, a soul that haven’t done anything,” he stated in another post.

Bobrisky’s posts have sparked widespread reactions on social media, with fans and followers sharing messages of support and calling for accountability.

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Binance Executive Leaves Nigeria After Eight Months In Detention

Binance executive, Tigran Gambaryan left Nigeria on Thursday, October 24, after he was detained for eight months in Kuje Prison.

The Bola Tinubu-led administration had abruptly withdrawn charges against Gambaryan on health grounds and after diplomatic pressures.

Initial charges were brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

While dropping the charges in court on Wednesday, EFCC prosecutor stated, “The government has reviewed the case and, taken into consideration that the second defendant (Mr Gambaryan) is an employee of the first defendant (Binance Holdings Limited), whose status in the matter has more impact than the second defendant’s, and also taking into consideration some critical international and diplomatic reasons, the state seeks to discontinue the case against the second defendant”.

It was gathered that Tigran was allowed to leave Kuje prison last night.

In a statement to journalists on behalf of the Binance executive’s family, it was disclosed that Tigran, a US citizen, left Nigeria to return to his family.

Tigran’s wife Yuki Gambaryan stated: “It is a huge relief that this day has finally come. The past eight months have been a living nightmare. I wish it hadn’t taken this long for his release, or that his health had not declined so much, but we can now focus on healing as a family.

“I want to express my deepest gratitude to the US government for their efforts in securing his release. I also want to thank everyone who helped us throughout this ordeal. There were moments I feared this day would never come, but Tigran’s supporters gave me hope and strength.

“The road ahead for Tigran’s recovery is going to be difficult and I appreciate us being given the time and space to focus on that. Our children cannot wait to see their dad again.”

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Nigeria Lost Over $500m to Cybercrime in 2022 – EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has opened up that Nigeria lost $500 million to the criminal activity in 2022.
The revelation was made by the Chairman of the anti-graft agency, Ola Olukoyede during a National Cybercrime Summit in Abuja on Tuesday.
“As a matter of fact, the research I did earlier this year confirmed that cybercrime has become the third largest GDP in the world with approximately 2,328 cases occurring daily.
 
“The implication of all this is that if left unchecked, cybercrimes portend grave dangers to the entire world.
 
“Bringing it to Nigeria, in 2022 alone, Nigeria lost over $500 million to cybercrime,” he said.
The chairman of the EFCC noted that cybercrime constitutes a significant percentage of the convictions recorded by the agency since he took office a year ago.
However, Olukoyede revealed that the agency has made plans to rechannel the energies of young people who are mostly perpetrators of cybercrime.
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N15m EFCC Bribery: Bobrisky Must Appear Before Reps – VeryDarkMan

Social media activist, Martins Ortse aka VeryDarkMan has stated that popular crossdresser, Idris Okuneye aka Bobrisky, must appear before the House of Representative.
He made the statement on Friday while reacting to the latest video by Bobrisky cautioning Nigerians against fighting their helpers on Instagram.
VeryDarkMan said the crossdresser has no reason not to appear before the committee because the footage has shown that he’s okay.
Posting on Instagram, VDM as he’s also referred to, said the House of Representatives committee conducting the hearing had summoned all parties involved in the matter on October 21, Monday.
Recently, VDM had released an audio of Bobrisky claiming to have allegedly bribed EFCC officials with the sum of N15 million.
During his conversation, Bobrisky also claimed not to have spent his six-month jail term in Kirikiri prison due to the influence of his godfather.
The revelation led to an investigative hearing by the House of Representatives, but Bobrisky failed to appear before the committee.
However, VeryDarkMan said: “In response to this video from Bobrisky, Nigerians can all see that he’s okay and we have all been invited again on October 21 to appear before the House of Representatives for further continuation of the investigative hearing.
 
“You must present yourself on Monday because we now know that you are okay and not what he was saying during the last hearing that he was ill.
 
“On Monday, we will know what really happened because people think the matter is dead, but I’m pushing harder to ensure that my lawyer, Adeyanju gets a date which we now have. So, on Monday Nigerians should expect one or two things in the House of Reps committee.”
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I Did Not Give Falz Or Falana Money For Pardon Nor Defame Them, VDM Should Take Responsibility For The Released Audio – Bobrisky

Popular Nigerian crossdresser, Idris Okuneye aka Bobrisky has blatantly denied claims that he gave money to the Falanas to help him secure presidential pardon while he was imprisoned for Naira abuse.

He stated this on his Instastories hours after the Falanas gave him 12 hours to apologize for the claims he reportedly made in a viral audio clip released by Verydarkman VDM last month.

Recall that VDM had released two audio clips purportedly of Bobrisky speaking to a man.  In one of the recordings, the person claimed to be Bobrisky said that he had spoken with Falz to request his help in convincing his father (Falana) to secure a presidential pardon, which allegedly involved a payment of N10 million. The person further claimed that he asked Falz for N3 million to ensure preferential treatment at Kirikiri Correctional Centre.

In another audio released by VeryDarkMan, the person claimed to be Bobrisky alleged he had paid N5 million upfront to a Senior Advocate of Nigeria to obtain a Federal Government pardon for charges filed against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

In the statement released in his Instagram page, Bobrisky insisted he is not the person in the viral audio clip. He said his lawyer will release a statement to this effect.

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EFCC vs Bobrisky: VeryDarkMan To Appear Before Reps On Monday Over N15m Bribe

Martins Vincent Otse, the popular Nigerian social media influencer, who is also known as VeryDarkMan will appear before the House of Representatives on Monday over the bribery allegations made against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

VeryDarkMan had released an audio of crossdresser, Idris Okuneye aka Bobrisky claiming to have bribed EFCC officials with N15 million to drop the money laundering case against him.

In the alleged video, Borisky also claimed he never spent his six-month jail term in Kirikiri prison in Lagos because his godfather made arrangements for him in a lodge.

Aggrieved by the allegation, the House of Representatives had invited VeryDarkMan, Bobrisky and EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede as part of its probe into the matter.

However, VeryDarkMan’s lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, said his client would honour the invitation as part of efforts to assist with the investigation.

Chatting with Daily Post on Sunday, Adeyanju said: “We will be at the National Assembly tomorrow with our client @thatverydarkman to assist in investigations into allegations by Bobrisky that he/she paid N15m to have money laundering charges dropped by EFCC and also bribed prison officials to stay in an apartment.”

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House Of Reps Invites EFCC Chairman, VeryDarkMan And Bobrisky Over Bribery Allegations

On Friday, the House of Representatives summoned EFCC Chairperson Ola Olukoyede, social media influencer VDM (Martins Otse), and Bobrisky regarding allegations of bribery involving the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Nigeria Correctional Service.

In a letter dated 27th September 2024, the committee asked the EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyode, and the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Correctional Service, Haliru Nababa to appear on Monday the 30th, with all officers involved in the allegation.

Others invited are ACG Ben Rabbi Freedman the Controller of Corrections Lagos Command as of then, Ja’afaru Ahmed Secretary Board, Micheal Anugwa DCC in charge of medium Security, Sikiru Adekunle DCC in charge of Maximum Security, Bobrisky and VeryDarkman.

The allegation of bribery was made against the anti-graft agency and the Nigeria Correctional Service involving  Bobrisky, who was sentenced earlier this year to six months in prison for abuse of the naira.

In a trending audio conversation made public by VeryDarkMan, it was alleged that Bobrisky paid N15 million to EFCC to drop charges of money laundering initially made against him and that he spent time in a VIP facility instead of prison.

This comes after the House of Representatives launched a probe into the alleged bribery against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).