It was learnt that the suspect was arrested in the Guzape area of Abuja.
An alleged fake Nigerian Senator, identified as Ifechukwu Tom Makwe has been arrested for €5.7million internet fraud by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
It was learnt that the suspect was arrested in the Guzape area of Abuja.
Makwe allegedly claimed to be a US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agent and diplomatic solicitor, and succeeded in defrauding his victim using fake identities.
The suspect allegedly started defrauding the victim since 2013 when he first met her on social media.
The EFCC spokesperson, Wilson Uwajaren, who confirmed the arrest in a statement on Monday, said the suspect was arrested after credible intelligence about his internet-related fraud activities.
He said, “The EFCC arrested a fake Senator, Ifechukwu Tom Makwe for alleged €5.7million internet fraud. Makwe was arrested at the Guzape area of Abuja following credible intelligence about his internet-related fraud activities.
“Upon arrest, it was discovered that the suspect, bearing many aliases (Fahad Makwe, Senator Tompolo, Tom Makwe, Dr. Bran), defrauded a Spaniard of €5.7million. Makwe allegedly claimed to be a US Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI agent and diplomatic solicitor and succeeded in defrauding his victim using fake identities.
“The suspect allegedly started defrauding the victim since 2013 when he first met her on social media. He will be charged to court as soon as the investigations are concluded.”
EFCC Arrests Fake Senator for Alleged €5.7million Internet Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has arrested a fake Senator, Ifechukwu Tom Makwe for alleged €5.7million (Five Million, Seven Hundred Thousand euros) internet fraud.
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