- A viral video alleging a ₦50 billion bribery scandal involving Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) and judicial officers has been flagged as a total fabrication.
- The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) revealed the video uses AI-generated content to mimic authentic reports and mislead the public.
- ICPC spokesperson J. Okor Odey stated that no such investigation exists and warned that the commission will pursue criminal charges against those using its brand for “content creation” disinformation.
The ICPC has officially distanced itself from a sophisticated disinformation campaign involving a viral video that claims the agency is investigating a ₦50 billion bribe.
Eko Hot Blog reports that in a press statement released on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, the anti-corruption body described the footage as a dangerous mix of fabricated images and artificial intelligence.
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“The images, names, and content in the video are fabricated and, in some instances, AI-generated,” said spokesperson Okor Odey.
He clarified that the ICPC is not investigating any SAN, group of lawyers, or judicial officers in connection with the claims.
The commission expressed concern that institutional credibility is being weaponized by digital creators to spread falsehoods.
The ICPC has vowed to take decisive legal action against the producers and distributors of the video. The agency warned that the “misuse of its name” for sensationalist content would not be tolerated.
Nigerians are urged to disregard the claims and verify all anti-corruption news through the commission’s official channels.
This incident coincides with a broader rise in digital deception. Reports also surfaced on Tuesday regarding a Nigerian socialite currently under police probe for an alleged $2.5 million international romance scam.
Security experts suggest that the use of AI in these “scandal videos” represents a new frontier in cyber-attacks against government institutions.
