The Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has debunked a viral video circulating on social media that falsely portrays her promoting a fraudulent investment scheme.
The lawmaker issued a public warning on Sunday, describing the video as manipulated and misleading content created by fraudsters to deceive unsuspecting members of the public.
In a statement shared on her official social media handle, Akpoti-Uduaghan explained that the video was doctored from a previous interview she granted to television journalist Seun Okinbaloye. She said criminals altered the footage to promote a fake investment platform.
“Although the manipulated clip appears to feature my voice and image, it is entirely fabricated and should not be trusted,” she said.
Akpoti-Uduaghan urged Nigerians to ignore the viral video and refrain from engaging with any investment opportunity linked to the manipulated content.
She also appealed to members of the public to report the page or platform hosting the fake video so that it can be removed to prevent others from falling victim to the scam.
The Kogi Central lawmaker emphasized the growing threat of digital scams and advised citizens to remain vigilant when interacting online.
“Please stay vigilant, stay safe, and be guarded against online scams,” she added.
Her warning comes amid increasing cases of cyber fraud and identity manipulation involving public figures, where criminals exploit edited videos and artificial intelligence tools to lend credibility to fraudulent schemes.
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