Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court in Lagos handed down a six-month prison sentence without the option of fine to controversial cross-dresser, Idris Olanrewaju Okuneye, famously known as Bobrisky, for his involvement in the abuse of the Naira.
The judge emphasized that the verdict aimed to deter others from similar actions that undermine the nation’s currency.
During the sentencing, the judge queried Bobrisky about his gender, to which he promptly affirmed his identity as a man.
The imprisonment term was set to begin from March 24, 2024, the day of his apprehension.
Bobrisky had previously pleaded guilty to charges brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for abusing the Naira currency.
The court’s proceedings were delayed until after the Eid-l-Fitri holiday, with the final judgment delivered on Friday.
The charges against Bobrisky included instances of tampering with Naira notes during social events, totaling significant amounts.
These actions were deemed violations of the Central Bank Act, 2007, leading to his conviction and subsequent sentencing.