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IK Ogbonna Denies Romance Scam Allegations

Handsome Nollywood actor, IK Ogbonna has denied involvement in a romance scam.
Reports suggested he was under investigation by the EFCC and FBI for a $75,000 scam.
The allegations stemmed from a complaint by a 49-year-old American woman named Kimberly Ann.

The controversy began after online reports claimed the actor was being investigated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in collaboration with the FBI over an alleged $75,000 romance scam. The reports further alleged that a 49-year-old American woman, identified as Kimberly Ann, filed a complaint, claiming she had been in an online relationship with someone posing as the actor since 2025.

Reacting to the allegations, IK Ogbonna took to his Instagram Stories to dismiss the claims, describing them as entirely false and aimed at damaging his reputation.

According to the actor, he has never been involved in internet fraud, romance scams, or any other criminal activity.

“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,” he stated.

Ogbonna also revealed that this was not the first time fraudsters had exploited his identity to deceive members of the public. He explained that unknown individuals have repeatedly created fake social media accounts using his name and photographs to scam unsuspecting victims.

The actor stressed that he has never authorized anyone to represent him online, request money on his behalf, or engage in private conversations while pretending to be him.

In his statement, he urged fans and the general public to stay alert and avoid falling victim to impersonators.

“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.

“I have never authorized anyone to represent me online, solicit money on my behalf, or engage in private conversations pretending to be me.

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

His response comes amid growing concerns over online impersonation and romance scams involving fake celebrity accounts on social media platforms.

Gistlover

There's no smoke without fire

IK has been saying it for long that he wouldn't ask anyone online for money, and has warned his fans especially women that fraudsters usually impersonate him online, so nobody should send anyone money.
But these women wouldn't listen.. na so them love fine boy IK reach?

Na here we dey one French woman troway her life savings to "Brad Pitt"
Why would an actor ask you an unknown civilian for money?

Of course G boys will use his image to scam ladies who are sex starved

Impersonation, cat phishing

Let the man grieve in peace.

His life and his case.
My own is that Tinubu must go and rest. Let Nigerians breathe.

I am very certain that the truth will soon be out when FBI starts providing evidences and time stamps of these swindler.

Daguccizgreat:
There's no smoke without fire

I can bet this is 100% real cos this isn't the first time this guy is accused of this same thing

Na only him be male actor?

No smoke without fire

Jhh

Since 2025, you guys haven't made any video calls??
Why will somebody scam me in the name of online dating for goodness sake. I never understand how this is ever possible sha

thrillionaire:
IK has been saying it that he wouldn't ask anyone online for money and has warned his fans and women that fraudsters usually impersonating him online so nobody should send anyone money.
But these women wouldn't listen.. na so them love fine boy IK reach?

The fact he said that still doesn't make him clean of the act .
What if he'd said it after the criminal act??
That is also possible, don't you think so

Dude I sure hope it's a big lie.. cos I just can't imagine you in prison with those sex sterved guys

I think some or few of your friends should have informed you about such internet love relationship through calls or otherwise. Do you want to claim you haven't seen such before now ? And if yes, what were your actions.?

This is nothing but a case of IMPERSONATION.

He is 1000% not guilty...... Many lazy yoots are now involved in celebrity romance scams......

Blame the oyinbo women, for encouraging this type of scams........

BATified2023:
I can bet this is 100% real cos this isn't the first time this guy is accused of this same thing

Na only him be male actor?

So even if he wants to defraud someone, he will use his real picture.

You're really BATified

Maybe na love gone wrong.

There was this Briton i was talking with some months ago. You know as dem dey naw, phat abi obese. I wasnt into her but she just keeps pushing telling me she is outta job ATM that when I'm ready to visit she'll support my travel expenses by 50%. Severally she wanted to send money to me but I refuse.

Imagine I collected money from her and she later found out that I don't love her the way she thought. She fit filed complaint give EFCC say I scam her. But I ain't saying IK did it or not.

flexyrule:
So even if he wants to defraud someone, he will use his real picture.

You're really BATified

BATified2023:
I can bet this is 100% real cos this isn't the first time this guy is accused of this same thing

Na only him be male actor?

So that time dem use Brad pitt images run person street, na Brad actually do am abi?

If IK Ogbonna is truly innocent, then he deserves the opportunity to clear his name. Unfortunately, celebrity impersonation is a real problem, and many scammers use the photos and identities of public figures to deceive unsuspecting people.

That said, allegations this serious shouldn't be decided in the court of public opinion. If there is credible evidence of wrongdoing, the relevant authorities should investigate and present the facts. If there isn't, then it's unfair to tarnish someone's reputation based on unverified reports.

This should also serve as a reminder to the public: no genuine celebrity should be asking strangers for money or pursuing secret romantic relationships through unofficial social media accounts. Always verify accounts and be cautious before sending money or sharing personal information online.

We know most of them are fraudsters and drugs dealers.

Bros is using himself to throw work😂 but i don't know how to prove it.

BATified2023:
I can bet this is 100% real cos this isn't the first time this guy is accused of this same thing

Na only him be male actor?

lol, he's a handsome man. Scammers are more likely to use his images to scam ladies. Dey try think for urself sometimes. No be everytime u go dey collect orders from Whatsapp group.

Dem done use Baba image cashout

davidtemi:
The fact he said that still doesn't make him clean of the act .
What if he'd said it after the criminal act??
That is also possible, don't you think so

So you think that as a well known celebrity he'll use his own face to scam foreigners? Isn't it obvious he'll be swiftly found out and traced just based on being a celeb?

Anyways....

papiSNEH:
Bros is using himself to throw work😂 but i don't know how to prove it.

Until dem throw you for cell

Some of these lonely American women are so gullible