Social media celebrity and controversial cross-dresser, Idris Olanrewaju Okuneye popularly known as Bobrisky has claimed to have paid N5 million upfront to a Senior Advocate of Nigeria to secure a Federal Government pardon for money laundering charges brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.
Bobrisky in a newly released audio claimed that the SAN demanded N10 million but noted that he was unable to raise the full amount as his account had been frozen by the EFCC.
This was revealed in a video posted by popular social media influencer, Martins Otse, a.k.a. VeryDarkMan, on Monday, October 7, 20204.
The call recording was made on May 16, 2024, according to VDM.
According to Bobrisky, his godfather came to his aid, paying the initial N5 million.
However, he could not request further financial assistance, as his godfather had already arranged for him to stay in a well-furnished apartment near the prison.
Bobrisky also confirmed that he was not in prison, as widely believed.
He admitted, “Truth be told, I won’t lie to you, you’re my person. I’m not in prison, but I’m around there. They got me an apartment because of my godfather. My godfather was able to say, ‘Never, you will not smell that prison.’
“Let the world think that, but you will never.” “So, he was able to talk to the Deputy Controller in Nigeria and he said that as long as Bob is not posting or saying anything, they can put me close to the place so I can always come inside and see people, and welcome my family. Nobody needs to know.”