Wizkid, Banky W Impostor Nabbed
Nigerian pop star Wizkid has spoken out against his continuous impersonation by fraudsters. The hit maker, bugged by increasing complaints and reported incidents, says he's worried and beyond scandalised, that some bandits would go to any length to perpetrate evil acts and defraud innocent fans and customers.
The EME act spoke today in Lagos, while reacting to on-going investigations on recent discoveries and arrests.
“It’s unfair that fraudsters will take advantage of unsuspecting victims. The culprit has been apprehended and all is being done to make sure such incidents don’t reoccur.” Wizkid said.
An EME impostor
is currently in police custody. He was handed over to the police by his latest
victim- Muyiwa.
Muyiwa
also known as ‘Origin’ started transactions with the impostor, only to discover
he was being duped and quickly handed him over to the police.
Meanwhile, EME Chairman
Banky W who has himself been a victim of impersonation, says the label is
putting all structures in place, while working with relevant authorities to
make sure the trend is put to a stop.
Fake names, phone numbers and bank accounts have been
set up to carry out such fraudulent activities. Some of the fake accounts these
impostors use include "Bankole Wellington Banky W" on Facebook,Bankyw82@yahoo.com, e
“Impersonating
artists and record labels is apparently the new 419. This is not a unique
problem to EME or it's acts, but a serious challenge to most major
labels/artists as well as the fans and event organizers. We've done the best we
can to streamline our processes so that anyone, anywhere can contact us at Bookings@
“It
saddens us to know that crooks still try to take advantage of our fans and
supporters but we are doing all we can to put the right info out and we hope
that everyone takes note, so as not to fall into their traps.” He adds.
Wizkid does not take bookings or accept engagement payments into his account.
He can only be booked through EME and/or his manager Godwin Tom.
The label
says the Police will still apprehend more fraudsters.
