Viral Gone Wrong: EFCC Cracks Down On TikToker Over Fake Abduction Claim

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a TikTok user for allegedly spreading false information about the kidnapping of its officers in Kwara State.

The arrest was confirmed on Wednesday in a statement by the commission’s spokesperson, Suleiman Haruna.

The suspect, Udoma David Ekeh, known on TikTok as @davysoft231, had shared a video in December 2025 claiming that operatives from the EFCC’s Ilorin office were attacked and abducted by bandits during an operation.

According to the commission, the video further alleged that the kidnappers demanded ransom for the release of the officers and portrayed the situation as being beyond the agency’s control.

However, after reviewing the claims, the EFCC stated that the story was entirely false and capable of causing unnecessary panic among the public.

The agency added that the video misrepresented its activities, particularly its ongoing efforts to combat internet fraud.

The content reportedly gained significant traction on TikTok, attracting thousands of views, likes, and comments, which contributed to the spread of the misinformation.

Following investigations, the commission apprehended Ekeh and uncovered additional allegations linking him to online fraud.

He is said to have impersonated a foreign individual identified as “Garg Carta” on Facebook to deceive unsuspecting victims.

The EFCC disclosed that the suspect will be prosecuted upon the conclusion of investigations.