Bobrisky Jailed For Six Months Over Naira Abuse
Bobrisky has reportedly been jailed over abuse of naira with no option of a fine according to multiple reports coming from Nigeria.
The unexpected ruling was passed by Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court in Lagos.
The judgement was delivered on Friday, April 12. It was reported that Bobrisky pleaded guilty to the charge of abusing the Nigerian currency, the Naira.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) filed six counts of money laundering and Naira abuse against him on Thursday, April 4. Bobrisky admitted guilt to the first four counts, which focused on the abuse of Naira notes.
However, the EFCC’s counsel, Suleiman Suleiman, requested the court to dismiss counts five and six, which pertained to allegations of money laundering. As a result, Bobrisky only faced counts one to four, all related to Naira abuse.
When asked if he understood the charges against him, Bobrisky confidently affirmed his guilt, stating, “Yes, I am guilty.” The court dismissed the money laundering charges but convicted him of Naira abuse based on his confession.
Additionally, the court ordered that he be remanded in EFCC detention in Lagos. The judge adjourned the hearing for the judgement to April 9, but due to the public holiday for Eid-Fitri from April 9 to April 11, the court was unable to convene.
