Woman loses ₦33 million to TikTok impersonator posing as Nollywood actor Bolanle Ninalowo
Summary
Victoria Yemisi Ayano was contacted via TikTok in July 2024 by a man named Bolanle Azeez posing as Nigerian Nollywood actor Bolanle Ninalowo. The impersonator sweet-talked her with personal requests and fabricated business opportunities, convincing her to transfer ₦33 million in instalments via WhatsApp and bank transfers. Ayano's lawyers petitioned the EFCC against Azeez for impersonation, cyber fraud, and obtaining money by false pretence. Ninalowo, who has repeatedly battled TikTok impersonators and had a prior case in 2023, publicly denounced the scam on Instagram. A separate victim, Rhonda Wright, also reported losing $5,000 to another Ninalowo impersonator.
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