Nigerian social media personality Idris Okuneye, known as Bobrisky, was sentenced to six months in prison for defacing the country’s currency, the Naira.

According to reports, Bobrisky pleaded guilty to the charges and admitted to being a man before receiving his sentence. Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court in Lagos imposed the jail time without the option of a fine, stating it aims to deter others from similar acts.

The charges stemmed from four incidents between 2022 and 2023 where Bobrisky allegedly tampered with Naira notes at various locations in Lagos. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrested Bobrisky in late March and he had been in their custody until the sentencing.

This verdict comes after Bobrisky’s guilty plea on April 5th to the four charges of Naira abuse. Justice Awogboro emphasized the seriousness of the offense, declaring, “The act of mutilating the Naira notes has become a menace… Enough of people mutilating and tampering with our currencies. It has to stop.”

Bobrisky will begin serving his sentence immediately.