Fake Video Of Raila Odinga Endorsing Crypto Exposed As A Hack

A deepfake video of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga endorsing a cryptocurrency has been revealed as a product of a hacked social media account. The fraudulent video was posted on Odinga’s X account, which has over 2 million followers, on Thursday, September 18. It was shared..

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A deepfake video of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga endorsing a cryptocurrency was posted on his hacked X account, defrauding unsuspecting Kenyans. The deceptive video, which implied the digital currency would boost Kenya’s economy, was quickly removed.

The fraudulent video was posted on Thursday, September 18, on Odinga’s X account, which has over 2 million followers.
The video claimed Kenya was "stepping up to lead Africa into the crypto revolution."
The incident follows a similar scam involving ICT Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo and highlights a growing risk of social media crypto scams.