BOB RISKY; THE REAL DEAL OF HIS ALLEGATIONS

The controversial Nigerian famous transgender named Okuneye Idris Olanrawoju, popularly called Bob Risky, and also known as Mummy of Lagos; a Nigerian social media personality, has been charged with Money Laundering. Although, the allegations would be thoroughly investigated and the result of the finding will be made in accordance; the EFCC desires. This report article is in relation to the famous Okuneye Idris Olanrawoju, and in sum, what led to the allegations against him.
Bob Risky was accused by “spraying” bank notes, at various social event; which is an offence with the maximum punishment of six months in jail. Okuneye was caught spraying bank notes at debut of Ajakoju, at the film One Circle Mall, and with a producer called Eniola Ajao. This particular video was wildly circulated all through the internet. Okuneye was also charged for repeating the same offence at several events. This case was therefore argued by Okuneye’s lawyer, who argued that she (Okuneye) was a first-time offender and should be act towards the law.

Bob Risky was convicted on April 5th, 2024 by the federal high court in Lagos. He was sentenced to six months in prison for “abuse of the naira”. On August 5th, 2024, Okuneye reclaimed his emancipation during the investigation of accepting preferential treatment during his time in custody. Punch News on the 15th October 2024, reported that Bob Risky in an audio mentioned that
“Truth be told, I won’t lie to you, you are my person. I’m not in prison, but I’m around there. They got me an apartment because of my god father….”
In furtherance, Bob risky claimed that he never spent time in a prison but in a private apartment throughout his confinement in jail after repeatedly giving a huge amount of money. On 21th October 2024, a member of the panel and the executive director and founder of prisoners’ rehabilitation and welfare action, Uju Agomoh stated that, Bob Risky enjoyed several privileges while in custody, these privileges include; a furnished single cell, humidifier, lots of visits by his family members and friends, among others….

To add, the recorded conversation was obtained by Martins Otse, popularly known as Very Darkman. Densu Yakubu recorded that, Otse released another audio in which Okuneye affirmed that he paid the sum of Five Million Naira to an unnamed Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), who asked for the sum of Ten Million Niara for his legal services but, explained that she (Okuneye) was unable to raise the full amount as the EFCC had frozen his account. The huge amount paid by Bob Risky was said to drop the charges of money laundering against him.
Lastly, the EFCC reported that, they initially raised six count charges on Naira Abuse and Money Laundering against Bob Risky. The EFCC further elaborated that count one to four were on Naira Abuse while Count five and six were on Money Laundering. They further explained that both Okuneye and Otse were to make themselves available to the Lagos Directorates, to assist investigators excavate the alleged bribery.