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Bobrisky is reportedly facing new criminal charges following an indictment of four prison officers by a panel.

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Controversial Nigerian crossdresser Idris Okuneye, widely known as Bobrisky, is potentially facing renewed legal challenges following startling allegations regarding his previous incarceration. The claims suggest that he served his jail term in a private residence rather than in the designated correctional facility and engaged in bribery to influence officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in order to dismiss money laundering charges against him.

As reported by Naija News, Bobrisky was sentenced to six months in prison on April 12 for offenses related to the abuse of the naira, subsequently being released on August 5. However, recent developments have called the circumstances of his release into question.

On September 30, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Minister of Interior, established an investigative panel, led by Permanent Secretary Magdalena Ajani, to address allegations of corruption within the Nigerian Correctional Service related to Bobrisky’s release. The inquiry was prompted by a video posted by activist VeryDarkMan, in which Bobrisky purportedly admitted to bribing EFCC officials with N15 million to secure the dismissal of his money laundering case, in addition to bribing correctional service officials to avoid actual incarceration.

While the investigative panel’s findings did not substantiate claims that Bobrisky was outside the confines of Kirikiri Custodial Centre during his sentence, the report advocated for criminal charges due to defamatory statements made by Bobrisky that damaged the reputation of the correctional institution. The panel recommended that the Department of State Services (DSS) investigate whether bribery occurred, either directly or indirectly, concerning both the EFCC and correctional service officials.

The report concluded with strong recommendations, urging the Nigerian Correctional Service to pursue defamation lawsuits against Bobrisky and for further inquiries into the alleged bribery. Additionally, three correctional officers were implicated and recommended for disciplinary proceedings for their roles in the events surrounding Bobrisky’s imprisonment.

As the scrutiny intensifies, Bobrisky’s controversial public persona faces a critical juncture that may reshape his future amidst these serious allegations of misconduct.

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