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<h2>Controversial social media personality Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has denied allegations of bribing officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to drop money laundering charges against him. </h2>

Social media influencer Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, made the claims in a viral audio recording that is currently circulating online.

In the audio, Bobrisky was accused of paying ₦15 million to unnamed EFCC officers to avoid prosecution for money laundering.

However, the crossdresser took to Instagram on Wednesday morning to refute the accusations, calling the viral voice note fake and misleading.

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"My attention has been drawn to a fake voice recording circulating on the internet that I paid EFCC 15 million naira and that I was never in prison," he wrote.

Bobrisky went on to clarify that he never bribed any EFCC officer and had served his jail term in full.

"I didn't pay any EFCC money, which is a very big lie. I served my term in full, and I came out. Discard any false information."

Meanwhile, the EFCC has responded to the viral audio, with its Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, stating on Tuesday, September 24, that the Commission's Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, has ordered an immediate investigation into the bribery allegations.

As investigations proceed, Bobrisky has urged his followers to disregard the rumours, maintaining his innocence.

Controversial social media personality Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has denied allegations of bribing officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to drop money laundering charges against him.

Bobrisky breaks silence over alleged ₦15m bribery of EFCC

<h2>The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has launched an investigation into bribery allegations involving its personnel, social media influencer Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, and activist Martins Otse, a.k.a. VeryDarkMan.</h2>

Bobrisky, who had faced charges related to naira abuse and money laundering, was accused in a viral video shared by Otse that he paid ₦15 million to unnamed <a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/efcc-arrests-bobrisky-for-abusing-naira-notes/hv5v8vm">EFCC officers to have the charges dropped. </a>

Recall that in April, several reports claimed that the anti-graft agency had withdrawn the money laundering case against popular crossdresser Idris Okuneye, aka Bobrisky.

This was after Bobrisky had pleaded guilty before the court to the four-count charge levelled against him.

In response to the bribery allegation, EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede ordered a probe and summoned Bobrisky and Otse to assist in the investigation at the EFCC's Lagos Directorate.

In a statement, EFCC's Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, confirmed the investigation, stating, "The EFCC chairman has ordered an immediate investigation of alleged bribery... To this end, the Commission hereby invites both Okuneye and Otse to make themselves available to assist investigators in unearthing the alleged bribery."

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"The EFCC wishes to assure the public that the allegations will be thoroughly investigated, and the result of the findings made public accordingly," Oyewale added, emphasising the Commission's commitment to integrity and professionalism.

Bobrisky had been arraigned on six charges related to naira abuse and laundering over ₦127 million, though counts five and six were later dropped following an agreement between his legal team and the EFCC.

However, Otse alleged that this agreement was the result of a bribe.

The investigation is expected to clarify the case and address concerns regarding corruption within the EFCC.

The investigation is expected to clarify the case and address concerns regarding corruption within the EFCC.

Bribery scandal rocks EFCC over Bobrisky's case

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Bobrisky breaks silence over alleged ₦15m bribery of EFCC

Bribery scandal rocks EFCC over Bobrisky's case