Bobrisky Claims N5 Million Bribe to Secure Federal Pardon Amid Money Laundering Charges
Controversial cross-dresser Idris Olanrewaju Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has alleged that he paid N5 million upfront to an unnamed Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) in hopes of obtaining a Nigerian Government pardon for money laundering charges filed against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
The shocking revelation came to light after social media influencer Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), leaked an audio recording on October 7, 2024.
The call, reportedly made on May 16, 2024, features Bobrisky stating that the SAN initially demanded N10 million, but he could only muster N5 million due to his bank account being frozen by the EFCC.
“I’m supposed to finish my sentence by July, but if we get the amnesty, I could leave by the first week of next month,” Bobrisky allegedly said in the recording. “My godfather gave me N5 million, and we sent it to the SAN two weeks ago. He has already submitted the pardon request.”
Adding to the intrigue, prominent SAN Femi Falana has denied any association with Bobrisky, asserting that he has no dealings with the cross-dresser, who he claims only spoke to his son, Folarin Falana, also known as Falz.
The unfolding drama highlights serious questions regarding the intersection of celebrity culture, legal ethics, and allegations of corruption in Nigeria.
