ICPC disowns viral video, denies investigating SAN, any individual over N50bn bribe
ICPC Denounces Fabricated Video Claims
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has dismissed a video circulating online that falsely attributes information to the commission. The agency described the content as malicious, asserting that the visuals and claims made are fabricated, and in some instances, generated by artificial intelligence with the intent to mislead the public.
In a statement from J. Okor Odey, Head of Media and Public Communication, the ICPC clarified that it has not issued any reports or statements supporting the claims made in the video, which include allegations involving individuals and judicial officers.
“To clarify, the ICPC is not conducting an investigation into any individual, including any Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), group of lawyers, or judicial officer regarding the fictitious N50 billion bribe mentioned in the video,” the statement emphasized. “No such case, transaction, or investigation is recorded within the Commission’s files. These assertions are completely false and should be ignored.”
The ICPC reiterated its commitment to conducting credible and evidence-based investigations in accordance with legal standards. The commission warned individuals or groups behind the creation and distribution of the video to cease their activities immediately.
“The ICPC will not permit the misuse of its name and institutional integrity to propagate disinformation under the guise of ‘content creation,’” the statement added.
Furthermore, the commission indicated that those responsible for initiating or spreading the misleading information could face significant legal consequences once identified.
