Felicia Udeji Reporting
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has launched an investigation into allegations that some of its officers received N15 million from popular socialite, Idris Okuneye, aka Bobrisky, to dismiss money laundering charges against him. This development comes after a viral video surfaced, where Bobrisky made these claims, which were produced by Martins Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan.
According to Dele Oyewale, Head of Media and Publicity at the EFCC, the commission’s Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, has ordered an immediate investigation into the matter. Bobrisky and Otse have been invited to the EFCC’s Lagos Directorate to assist in uncovering the truth behind the allegations.
This isn’t Bobrisky’s first brush with the law. He was previously sentenced to six months in prison for mutilating and spraying Naira notes at social events. The EFCC has assured the public that the allegations will be thoroughly investigated and the findings made public.
If proven true, these allegations would undermine the EFCC’s integrity and anti-corruption efforts. The commission has been at the forefront of combating financial crimes in Nigeria and reaffirmed its commitment to its core values of integrity, courage, professionalism, and collaboration.
The EFCC’s investigation into its own officers highlights the prevalence of corruption within the agency. This isn’t the first time the EFCC has faced allegations of corruption. Previous reports have shown that the agency’s leadership has been criticized for its handling of high-profile cases and its perceived selective prosecution of individuals.
