Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has said he was not aware a law about naira abuse exists in Nigeria.
Bobrisky was arraigned on Friday, 5 April 2024, on a four-count charge bordering on mutilation of the Naira notes to the tune of N490,000.
The Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) secured his conviction before Justice Abimbola Awogboro sitting at the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos.
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After the charges were read to him, he pleaded guilty. In his plea for mercy, Bobrisky expressed regrets for his actions.
“I am a social media influencer, with five million followers; and in all honesty, I was not aware of the law,” Bobrisky said.
“I wish I can be given a second chance to use my platform to educate my followers against the abuse of the Naira.
“I will do a video on my page and educate people on that. I will not repeat the offence again. I regret my action.”
Counsel to the defendant, Ayo Olumofin, pleaded for leniency and appealed to the court to temper justice with mercy.
He noted that Bobrisky is a first-time offender as well as his sincere remorse for his actions.
The Judge then deferred judgment in the matter to Tuesday, April 9, 2024 and also ordered that the defendant be remanded in the EFCC custody.
