EFCC Denies Bribery Claims in Bobrisky’s Money Laundering Case
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has firmly rejected claims that it accepted a bribe to drop money laundering charges against Idris Okuneye, widely known as Bobrisky. In a statement made on Monday, the EFCC clarified that the decision to dismiss the allegations was based on Bobrisky’s confessional statement regarding naira abuse presented in court.
Bilikisu Buhari, a representative of the anti-graft agency, spoke before the House of Representatives investigative committee looking into the alleged ₦15 million bribery case involving Bobrisky and the EFCC. She emphasized that it is within the agency’s authority to amend charges when appropriate and denied any suggestion of bribery or financial inducement involving the commission.
“There was no financial inducement to any member of the commission. Our actions were strictly aligned with the EFCC’s core values,” Buhari asserted.
The committee’s chairman, Ginger Onwusibe, indicated that at the next meeting, the individual responsible for the audio recording related to the bribery allegations would be summoned. The meeting was subsequently adjourned indefinitely.
In related news, Bobrisky’s lawyer, Avwerosuoghene Omuvwie, informed the investigative committee that his client was unable to attend in person due to health concerns.
