The event that shook social media was undoubtedly the prosecution of Bobrisky by the Economic and Financial Commission (EFCC) for naira abuse. This case took an unexpected turn on April 5, when the influencer pleaded guilty to the charges against him.
Sentencing was then reserved for April 9, but in order to respect the public holidays declared by the federal government to celebrate the Sallah holiday, Bobrisky’s case was postponed. The court should soon announce a new date for the continuation of events.
The EFCC had filed six charges against the socialite, relating to naira mutilation and money laundering. After pleading guilty to four of the initial charges, further events were disrupted by the public holiday.
Prosecution witness Bolaji Temitope described the circumstances surrounding Bobrisky’s prosecution, and prosecution lawyer Suleiman Suleiman sought the influencer’s conviction. According to the indictment, Bobrisky allegedly manipulated the total sum of N400,000 by releasing it during a social event. Sordid details were mentioned, including sums like 20,000 and 50,000 naira distributed during different events between 2022 and 2023.
Despite the seriousness of these accusations, the last two counts were dropped, but the EFCC maintains its position and denounces Bobrisky’s failure to declare the activities of his company, BobExpress. The financial transactions, of which N128 million was paid into the company’s account without declaration, attracted the attention of law enforcement.
This affair raises questions and debate within society, raising issues relating to financial transparency and the legality of monetary exchanges. The repercussions of this affair on Bobrisky’s image and on the activities of influencers in general cannot be ignored, and are arousing the interest of observers in the digital sphere.
Ultimately, this case raises major questions about the financial responsibility of public figures and entrepreneurs, but it also highlights the importance of compliance with regulations regarding monetary transactions. In the public eye, the outcome of this case could well redefine the standards of conduct and financial management expectations for online influencers and personalities.