The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), has reportedly arrested controversial Nigerian crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky.
Bobrisky was arrested at 3pm at his residence located at Pinnock Estate in Lagos, on Wednesday, April 3, 2024.
He is reported to have been detained at the EFCC office.
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The spokesperson of the EFCC, Dele Oyewale confirmed that Bobrisky was arrested for currency mutilation and abuse of the Naira.
According to Mr. Oyewole, “Bobrisky is with us. He was arrested last night in Lagos, and he is at our Lagos command. We arrested him for alleged abuse of naira notes, spraying of nara notes, and currency mutilation, among others.
“We are very serious about restoring the dignity of the naira. Though our investigation is still ongoing, but he will definitely be charged to court soon.”
Mr. Dele Oyewole added that he will be charged to court soon.
Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju (born 31 August 1991), predominantly known as Bobrisky, is a Nigerian transgender woman and LGBT personality.
He is also known for her presence on the social media apps Snapchat, TikTok and Instagram.
He has gone viral on TikTok for creating the “bobrisky dance” in 2021.
