The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has debunked a viral video circulating online, describing it as malicious, misleading, and falsely attributed to the Commission.
In a statement issued by the Head of Media and Public Communications, J. Okor Odey, the Commission said the video contains fabricated images, names, and content, some of which were generated using artificial intelligence.
“The ICPC states unequivocally that 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,” Odey said.
He stressed that the Commission had not issued any report or statement supporting the claims made in the video, including allegations involving individuals and judicial officers.
“For the avoidance of doubt, the ICPC is not investigating any individual, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), group of lawyers, or judicial officer in connection with the fictitious ₦50 billion bribe referenced in the video. No such case, transaction, or investigation exists within the records of the Commission,” he added.
The ICPC described the claims as entirely false and urged the public to disregard them, reaffirming its commitment to conducting credible, evidence-based investigations in line with its legal mandate.
The Commission also warned those responsible for creating and disseminating the content to desist or face legal consequences.
“The ICPC will not tolerate the misuse of its name and institutional credibility to spread disinformation in the name of ‘content creation’. Those responsible for originating or amplifying this malicious content, when apprehended, will face serious legal consequences,” Odey warned. #securitynewsalert.com
