The Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has debunked a viral video circulating on social media which falsely portrays her promoting a fraudulent investment scheme.
The lawmaker issued a public warning on Sunday, describing the video as a manipulated and misleading content created by fraudsters to deceive unsuspecting members of the public.
In a statement shared on her official social media handle, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan explained that the video was doctored from a previous interview she granted to television journalist Seun Okinbaloye, stressing that criminals altered the footage to promote a fake investment platform.
According to the senator, although the manipulated clip appears to feature her voice and image, it is entirely fabricated and should not be trusted.
“It has come to my attention that unscrupulous individuals have doctored and manipulated my interview with Seun Okinbaloye to promote a fraudulent investment scheme,” she said.
“Although the video looks like me and even sounds like me, it is not real. It is fabricated and misleading content created to scam unsuspecting members of the public.”
Akpoti-Uduaghan urged Nigerians to ignore the viral video and refrain from engaging with any investment opportunity connected to the manipulated content.
She further 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.
“I urge the public to disregard the fake investment video and avoid engaging with or investing in any scheme linked to the manipulated content,” the senator stated.
She also called on relevant authorities and social media platforms to act swiftly against the perpetrators behind the fraudulent content.
The Kogi Central lawmaker emphasized the growing threat of digital scams and advised citizens to remain vigilant while interacting online.
“Please stay vigilant, stay safe, and be guarded against online scams,” she added.
The 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.
Security experts have repeatedly advised the public to verify investment opportunities through official channels and to be cautious of online promotions promising quick or unrealistic financial returns.
