IK Ogbonna Breaks Silence Over Alleged $75k Romance Scam, EFCC Probe

Nollywood actor, IK Ogbonna, has dismissed reports claiming that he was invited and investigated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in collaboration with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) over an alleged $75,000 romance scam.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

According to Ireporter Online, the actor’s reaction followed claims involving a 49-year-old American woman identified as Kimberly Ann, who alleged that she had been in an online relationship with someone she believed to be the actor since 2025.

However, Ogbonna, in a statement shared through his Instagram story, described the reports as false, malicious, and lacking any factual foundation. He strongly denied any involvement in internet fraud, romance scams, or any fraudulent activities.

The actor also cautioned members of the public to be wary of fake accounts and individuals impersonating him online, stating that his identity had repeatedly been used by unknown persons to deceive unsuspecting people.

Ogbonna explained that he had never authorised anyone to act on his behalf online, request money from people, or engage in private conversations while pretending to be him.

He urged the public to remain vigilant and avoid falling victim to impersonators and fake social media accounts exploiting his name and image for fraudulent purposes.

The actor maintained that the allegations were unfounded and that he had no connection with the reported scam claims or any related investigation.