IK Ogbonna Responds to Scam Allegations
Nollywood actor IK Ogbonna has denied reports that he was invited or investigated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in collaboration with the FBI over an alleged $75,000 romance scam.
In an Instagram story post, the star described the claims as completely false, malicious, and lacking any factual basis.
He warned the public to stay alert, noting that this is not the first time his name, image, and identity have been hijacked by unknown individuals operating fake social media accounts to defraud unsuspecting people.
Quoting his disclaimer, Ogbonna stated: “This report is completely false, malicious, and without any factual basis. I do not support or participate in any form of internet fraud, romance scams, or any other fraudulent activity.”
He added: “Unfortunately, this is not the first time my name, image, and identity have been used by unknown individuals operating fake social media accounts to deceive unsuspecting members of the public.”
The actor emphasized that he has never authorized anyone to represent him online, solicit money on his behalf, or engage in private conversations pretending to be him.
He urged fans to remain vigilant and exercise extreme caution when dealing with impersonators and catfish accounts that exploit his identity to scam unsuspecting individuals.
The article was written by entertainment and lifestyle journalist Rachel Okporu, a graduate of Linguistics and Communication Studies who enjoys surfing the Internet and making new friends.
