The Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has dismissed a viral video circulating on social media that falsely shows her promoting a fraudulent investment scheme.
The lawmaker issued a public warning on Sunday, describing the video as manipulated content designed by fraudsters to deceive unsuspecting members of the public.
In a statement shared on her official social media page, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan explained that the clip was altered from a previous interview she granted to television journalist Seun Okinbaloye.
According to her, the criminals edited the footage and inserted misleading elements 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.
The senator urged Nigerians to ignore the circulating video and avoid engaging with any investment opportunity connected to the manipulated content.
She also called on the public to report the page or platform hosting the fake video so it can be taken down and prevent others from becoming victims of the scam.
The Kogi Central lawmaker further warned about the growing risk posed by online scams and advised citizens to be cautious when interacting with digital platforms.
“Please stay vigilant, stay safe, and be guarded against online scams,” she added.
Her warning comes amid rising cases of cyber fraud and identity manipulation involving public figures, where criminals use edited videos and artificial intelligence technology to create convincing but false endorsements for fraudulent schemes.
What you should know
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is the senator representing Kogi Central in Nigeria’s National Assembly.
Public figures are increasingly targeted in online scams where their images or voices are manipulated using edited footage or AI tools to promote fake investment opportunities.
Authorities and cybersecurity experts frequently advise the public to verify online investment platforms before engaging with them.
