IK Ogbonna dismisses viral romance scam report

Nollywood actor IK Ogbonna has dismissed reports linking him to an alleged $75,000 romance scam, describing the claims as false and malicious.

The reports, which surfaced online on Friday, alleged that the actor was invited for questioning by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in collaboration with the FBI over a complaint filed by a 49-year-old American woman identified as Kimberly Ann.

According to the claims, the woman alleged that she had been in an online relationship with Ogbonna since 2025.

Reacting via his Instagram Story, the actor denied the allegations, insisting he has never been involved in internet fraud or romance scams.

"This report is completely false, malicious, and without any factual basis. I don't support or participate in any form of internet fraud, romance scams, or any other fraudulent activity."

Ogbonna also warned the public to be wary of fake social media accounts using his identity to deceive unsuspecting victims.

"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."

He stressed that he has never authorised anyone to represent him online, solicit money on his behalf, or engage in private conversations pretending to be him.

"Please remain vigilant and be extremely careful of impersonators and catfish accounts that exploit my identity to scam unsuspecting people."

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