Bobrisky, the renowned Lagos socialite and transwoman, pleaded guilty to four charges brought against her by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in a Lagos court. Initially facing six charges, two counts were dropped following discussions between the parties. The court accepted her guilty plea, reserving sentencing until April 9 and ordering her remand in EFCC custody until then.
During the proceedings, the prosecutor, Suleiman Suleiman, disclosed that the defendant agreed to plead guilty after discussions. Counts five and six were subsequently struck out, leaving counts one to four. Bobrisky, represented by Ayo Olumofin, pleaded guilty to the remaining charges.
The prosecution’s witness, Bolaji Temitope, an assistant superintendent of the EFCC, testified that during the investigation, videos were discovered showing the defendant mutilating naira notes and spraying money at various events. Bobrisky confessed to her actions during interrogation at the EFCC office. The court admitted the videos and related documents as evidence.
Bobrisky, in her plea for leniency, expressed regret for her actions and vowed to use her social media platform to educate her followers about the illegality of spraying money. The defence counsel appealed for a non-custodial sentence.
The court reserved judgment until April 9 and ordered Bobrisky’s remand in EFCC custody. The charges against her relate to violations of the Central Bank Act 2007 and the Money Laundering Act 2022. She was accused of tampering with naira notes during social events and failing to declare her company’s activities to the Special Control Unit Against Money Laundering.
