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Thai authorities investigate Bangkok clinic after British-Nigerian influencer dies from penis enlargement procedure
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Thai authorities investigate Bangkok clinic after British-Nigerian influencer dies from penis enlargement procedure

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  • Thai authorities are investigating a Bangkok clinic where Igho Ubiribo, a 43-year-old Nigerian-born British businessman and Instagram influencer known as 'Tiny' and 'Ego', died after a hyaluronic acid penis enlargement procedure on March 6.
  • A London coroner ruled the death was caused by the injection.
  • Ubiribo had 185,000 Instagram followers and posted about his luxury lifestyle with his wife Danielle.

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Why It Matters

Igho Ubiribo, a Nigerian-born British businessman and Instagram influencer with 185,000 followers, underwent a penis enlargement procedure involving hyaluronic acid injection at a Bangkok clinic on March 6. He died hours later. A London coroner ruled his death was caused by the injection. Thai authorities are investigating the clinic's licence and adherence to health and safety protocols.

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Thai authorities said on Wednesday they are investigating a Bangkok clinic where a Nigerian-born British businessman and influencer underwent a penis enlargement procedure that led to his death.

A coroner in London last month ruled that the March 6 death of Igho Ubiribo, 43, in the Thai capital was caused by the hyaluronic acid injection he received hours earlier.

Ubiribo, reportedly known as “Tiny” and “Ego”, had 185,000 followers on Instagram, regularly posting pictures with his wife Danielle enjoying a luxury lifestyle.

Authorities are looking into whether it holds a valid licence and followed health and safety protocols, a health ministry official said.

What to Watch

AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

  • Thai authorities will announce findings on the clinic's licence status and protocol compliance within weeks

    Likely · Within weeks

  • The clinic may face suspension or closure if found to be operating without proper licensing or violating safety protocols

    Possible · Within weeks

Open Questions

  • Was the Bangkok clinic licensed to perform such procedures?
  • Did the clinic follow proper health and safety protocols during the injection?
  • What specific complications arose from the hyaluronic acid injection that led to Ubiribo's death?
  • Will any individuals be held legally responsible for the procedure?

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This article was originally published by SCMP Economy.

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