Obi Warns Against Fake Investment Schemes Using His Name to Defraud Public

 

The office of Peter Obi has issued a strong public warning over a rising wave of fraudulent online investment schemes falsely claiming affiliation with him.

In a statement by his Media Adviser, Valentine Obienyem, the former presidential candidate cautioned that several unverified platforms are circulating online, promoting so-called investment opportunities, including wealth multiplication and high-yield returns, while falsely invoking his name to gain credibility and deceive unsuspecting members of the public.

The statement stressed that these platforms are entirely unauthorised and have no connection whatsoever to Peter Obi or his office. It further noted that fraudsters are deliberately exploiting his public image and reputation for integrity as a “credibility hook” to lure victims.

According to the advisory, Peter Obi is not involved in, nor does he endorse, any cryptocurrency schemes, investment programmes, or financial platforms promising guaranteed or unusually high returns.

Members of the public were urged to exercise caution, verify all investment claims through official and credible sources, and avoid engaging with suspicious online platforms. The statement also advised that such schemes should be promptly reported to relevant security agencies.

It concluded with a call for heightened vigilance, warning that criminal elements continue to exploit the names of prominent figures to defraud unsuspecting Nigerians.