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Judge sends guilty and convicted Bob Risky back to EFCC custody to await sentencing

April 5, 2024 2:20 PM

Bob Risky's predicament continues as a Judge has sent him back to custody over his arrest for abusing Naira notes.

Bob Risky

Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court in Lagos has announced April 9 as the scheduled date for delivering judgment in the case involving the convicted cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, widely known as Bobrisky.

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Following Bobrisky's earlier plea of guilty to the four charges related to Naira Abuse, the court dismissed the fifth and sixth charges on money laundering allegations.

In a significant decision, Justice Awogboro ruled that Bobrisky should be remanded in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) until the date of judgment.

The announcement comes as a pivotal moment in the legal proceedings against Bobrisky, whose case has garnered widespread attention due to its high-profile nature. As the court prepares to deliver its verdict, all eyes are on April 9 for the outcome of this closely watched trial.

Bobrisky, whose real name is Idris Okuneye, was arrested a few days ago after he allgedly abused and mutilated banknotes during a film premiere in Lagos.