DISCLAIMER: MINISTER OF STATE FINANCE, DR DORIS UZOKA-ANITE DISTANCE SELF FROM FRAUDULENT WEBSITE

 

"We state categorically that Dr. Uzoka-Anite has no affiliation whatsoever with the aforementioned website or any content being circulated in her name through that channel. The materials therein are entirely unauthorised, deceptive, and intended to misinform the public." 

The Federal Ministry of Finance has come out to issue a statement following its uncovering of a fraudulent website using the name, image and identity of the Honourable Minister of State, Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite to mislead and defraud the public.

In this instance, it therefore, in a statement signed by Mohammed A Manga, director of Information and Public Relations of the Ministry states that, "It has come to our attention that a fraudulent website — lankantamil.com — is falsely using the name, image, and identity of Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, Honourable Minister of State for Finance of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, in an attempt to mislead the public.

"We state categorically that Dr. Uzoka-Anite has no affiliation whatsoever with the aforementioned website or any content being circulated in her name through that channel. The materials therein are entirely unauthorised, deceptive, and intended to misinform the public." The statement read.

This is a case of digital impersonation and fraud, and the matter has already been reported to the appropriate law enforcement and cybersecurity authorities for investigation and takedown action.

Members of the public are strongly advised to:

* Disregard any information, videos, or links associated with this website;

* Avoid clicking on or sharing the fraudulent content;

* Report such activity immediately to digital platforms or relevant agencies.

The Honourable Minister remains committed to transparent public service and official communication through verifiable and authorised channels only.

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