Key Points:
- A woman says an impostor posed as Ninalowo and took N33m. She filed a fresh petition with the EFCC.
- The actor shared the petition on Instagram and voiced shock. He said he has never earned N33m per film.
- The star has long battled fake pages in his name. He warned fans to verify and report such fraud.
Famed actor Bolanle Ninalowo has cried out over a fresh scam. A woman, Victoria Ayano, says a fake “Ninalowo” took N33 million from her. She filed a petition to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The document names a suspect, Bolanle Azeez.
The actor then posted the petition on Instagram. He wrote in shock and used street slang to show his pain. He also said he has never earned N33 million for one film. He asked fans to be wise and to report fake pages fast.
EFCC petition names suspect Bolanle Azeez
The petition says the scam began on TikTok in July 2024. A man posed as the actor and charmed the victim online. He later pushed for cash and got huge sums over time. The law firm for Ayano signed and sent the complaint.
ValidUpdates also shared the core facts on Thursday. It lists the name of the suspect and the sum lost. It notes that Ninalowo has faced many fake pages before now. The petition seeks action from the agency in Abuja.
Ninalowo’s shock and fresh warning to fans
On Instagram, he asked, “Which kine juju be this naa?” He added that “even Nollywood” never paid him N33m per film. The line shows how wild the claim looks to him. It also shows how big the loss is for the victim.
Back in March 2025, he flagged fake accounts in his name. He said fraud rings use them to trick kind fans. He urged people to check handles and report fast. That call is now louder after this new case.
EFCC issues often drive sharp online talk and pushback. We saw that in the VeryDarkMan EFCC row this week, which drew huge views.
Past case: impostor jailed in 2023
Two years ago, a court sent a fake “Ninalowo” to jail. The EFCC said the man got two years for cyber fraud. He also faced cash and phone forfeiture to the state. That case shows how long this problem has grown.
The agency has kept busy with big probes this month. A fresh example is the Mele Kyari EFCC visit and probe now in the news. Fans should still take care on apps and report fake pages.
How to stay safe from celebrity impostors
Check the blue tick on pages before any chat. Look at old posts, tags, and known friends. Do not send cash to DMs; meet known reps first. When unsure, report and block at once.
