Nigerian socialite Bobrisky, detained by the EFCC over alleged bribery, has denied accusations of paying a N15 million bribe to evade money laundering charges. Released on bail, Bobrisky challenges his accuser, social critic VeryDarkMan, to provide proof of the bribery claim. Social media reactions continue to surge.
Nigerian socialite and crossdresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, was released on bail by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on November 2 after being detained over allegations of bribery. Bobrisky was stopped at Lagos’ Murtala Muhammed International Airport while trying to board an Amsterdam-bound KLM flight. He was subsequently taken to the EFCC headquarters in Abuja, where he faced interrogation.
The situation escalated after social critic Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, alleged that Bobrisky paid EFCC officials N15 million to dismiss pending money laundering charges. A voice recording circulated by Otse seemed to support this claim, sparking online debates. However, Bobrisky denied all allegations, refuting claims of bribery and challenging Otse to provide concrete evidence of the alleged transaction.
A source familiar with the investigation told Vanguard that Bobrisky maintained his innocence, stating in his official statement that he had neither paid nor was asked to pay any bribe to EFCC officials. Bobrisky further insisted that those making the accusations should present proof to substantiate their claims.
Since the release, social media has been abuzz, with reactions ranging from support for Bobrisky to skepticism. Many fans believe he is a target of extortion, while others criticized the media frenzy surrounding his case.
