Actor IK Ogbonna issues PSA over the arrest of his impersonator

Popular Nollywood actor, IK Ogbonna has issued a Public Service Announcement (PSA) over the arrest of his impersonator.

PSA: a message shared with the general public that raises awareness about an issue.

The fraudster had used IK Ogbonna’s identity to defraud an American woman of $70,000 and was apprehended and arraigned in court.

Taking to his Instagram page, IK Ogbonna revealed that after a thorough investigation, the suspect has been arrested and is currently facing trial at the Igbosere Magistrate court in Lagos state.

He also warned people not to fall victim to such scams because he would never ask for money from anyone on social media.

The movie star posted photos of the suspect and wrote:

“This is to inform the general public once again to be wary of all those who are using my name and image on social media to defraud unsuspecting innocent women in love relationship scam.

One of such is the recent case of one Kelvin Enofe, a 23 years old boy who duped an American woman of over 70 thousand US dollars, but as God would have it, some private investigators came to the rescue of the lady by revealing the true identity of Kelvin Enofe. Consequent upon the said investigation, the Nigerian police went for Kelvin Enofe’s arrest, investigated the matter, and he is currently standing trial at the Igbosere Magistrate Court in Lagos Nigeria.

I do this today again to let the general public know that there are a lot more of other persons c laiming to be IK Ogbonna on the Internet. I will never ask for monetary favour from anyone on the Internet and if you see such on social media, please report such person or persons to me on my verified social media handle.”

Still on impersonation, WITHIN NIGERIA recalls in March, Nigerian film actor Frederick Leonard reacted to the arrest of a scammer who impersonated him and scammed a woman of N104m.

The imposter identified as Kelvin Aisosa Orhue was arrested by the EFCC and arraigned before the FCT High Court in Kuje.

A man was also sent to prison for impersonating popular Nollywood actor, Bolanle Ninalowo aka Nino B.

On Friday, February 17, 2023, Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court sitting in Warri, convicted and sentenced the man, Omoghan Destiny Igbinosa, to prison on separate one count charge of impersonation and obtaining by false pretence, just months after the actor cried out about it.