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ICPC dismisses viral ₦50bn bribery video, threatens legal action

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has disowned a viral video alleging a ₦50 billion bribery scandal, describing it as false, misleading, and partly generated using artificial intelligence.

 

In a statement on Monday, ICPC spokesperson, J. Okor Odey, said the content has no link to the commission and does not reflect any ongoing investigation.

 

“The images, names, and content in the video are fabricated and, in some instances, AI-generated, designed solely to mislead unsuspecting members of the public,” he said.

 

The commission stressed that it has not issued any report or statement supporting the claims in the video, including the alleged involvement of any Senior Advocate of Nigeria, lawyers, or judicial officers.

 

“For the avoidance of doubt, the ICPC is not investigating any individual, SAN, group of lawyers, or judicial officer in connection with the fictitious ₦50 billion bribe referenced in the video. No such case exists within our records,” the statement added.

 

ICPC warned those behind the production and circulation of the video to desist immediately or face legal consequences.

 

“The commission will not tolerate the misuse of its name and institutional credibility to spread disinformation,” Odey said.

 

It also urged the public to disregard the video and rely only on verified information from its official communication channels, reaffirming its commitment to evidence-based investigations.

Olayinka Babatunde

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