TikToker Peter Kioi Responds to Alleged Scam Involving Fake Child Tragedy
Kenyan TikToker Peter Kioi denies allegations of faking a tragedy for personal gain. Public reactions fuel questions on trust in online fundraisers.
In a surprising turn of events, Kenyan TikToker Peter Kioi has denied accusations that he scammed the public by faking a tragedy involving a non-existent child. The scandal, which has stirred social media conversations, centered around claims that Peter pretended his child had passed away, allegedly in an attempt to solicit funds for his own personal gain.
In an interview with radio personality Oga Obinna, Peter Kioi sought to clear his name. “I can’t lie to you, OB. We never messed up because we knew what we were coming to do,” Peter explained, denying any deliberate attempt to deceive. Instead, he redirected the blame towards his ex-partner, Eve, claiming she might have played a role in the narrative surrounding their supposed child.
The controversy began when Peter was accused of orchestrating a scheme to raise funds by claiming he had lost a child. Reports suggested that these funds would be used for travel or possibly to open a business. However, in his interview, Peter expressed that he never saw this child, saying the mother kept him away since the baby’s birth in November last year. As doubts grew, netizens quickly dubbed the child a “ghost baby,” with many suspecting a hoax.
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Social media users flooded the comments, questioning Peter’s honesty. One comment read, “Trust Peter at your own risk,” while another speculated that the funds might have been intended to open a club in Tala. Kenyans are now calling for caution, reminding the public that not everyone online is trustworthy.
This incident serves as a reminder for Kenyans to be careful when sending donations or contributing to online fundraisers. Social media can be a powerful tool for good, but stories like these highlight the risks that come with blind trust in online personalities.
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