Detained businessman, Henry Nzube Ikeji, has denied allegations linking him to a high-profile impersonation and fraud case involving a supposed Dubai Crown Prince.
Ikeji, who is currently in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), was earlier named in an investigative report by the National Cybercrime Centre as a suspect in a scheme that allegedly defrauded a Romanian woman of $2.5 million.
However, in a statement issued by his media adviser, Chinyere James, following a visit to him in detention, Ikeji maintained that he was a victim of mistaken identity.
According to the statement, Ikeji insisted that findings from the EFCC’s investigation do not implicate him in the alleged Dubai Crown Prince impersonation scandal.
He further stated that the only funds traced to him—amounting to ₦155.18 million—were legitimate proceeds from his business activities. To support his claim, Ikeji reportedly presented a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) registered with a Notary Public in Nigeria as evidence of genuine transactions.
His adviser expressed confidence that the matter would be resolved in his favour, noting that the ongoing investigation would ultimately establish his innocence.
The EFCC has yet to issue an official response to the latest claims as investigations into the case continue.
