Idris Olanrewaju Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has filed an appeal against the six-month imprisonment handed to him by the Federal High Court in Lagos for abusing the naira.
Bobrisky, represented by his lawyer Bimbo Kusanu, sought to have the Court of Appeal change the prison sentence to a fine of N50,000 for each of the four counts he was convicted of.
The controversial cross-dresser was sentenced on April 12, 2024, following his guilty plea to four counts of naira abuse brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Justice Abimbola Awogboro, who presided over the case, imposed the six-month prison term without the option of a fine as a deterrent to others who engage in similar acts of currency abuse.
In his appeal, Bobrisky highlighted his lack of prior criminal convictions and argues that the trial court’s sentencing was unduly punitive, contrary to established legal guidelines, The Punch reported.
He maintained that the court failed to consider his cooperation during the investigation and his guilty plea, which saved judicial resources.
