Emma Elekwa
Detained businessman, Mr. Henry Nzube Ikeji, has strongly denied allegations linking him to a high-profile impersonation and fraud case involving a supposed Dubai Crown Prince, insisting that he is a victim of mistaken identity.
Ikeji, currently in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), was earlier named in an investigative report by the National Cybercrime Centre.
The report alleged that he defrauded a Romanian woman of $2.5 million by posing as a member of the Dubai royal family.
However, in a statement issued by his media adviser, Mrs. Chinyere James, following her visit to him in detention, Ikeji firmly rejected the claims.
According to the statement, the detainee maintained that the EFCC’s own investigation report does not indict him as the perpetrator of the alleged crime.
He further clarified that the only financial link identified during investigations was the sum of ₦155,186,500 traced to his accounts, which he described as legitimate proceeds from his business activities.
To support his claims, Ikeji reportedly presented a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), duly registered with a Notary Public of Nigeria, as evidence of genuine transactions.
The media adviser expressed confidence that her client would soon be exonerated, noting that ongoing investigations are expected to clear any lingering doubts.
She added that once the matter is fully resolved, Ikeji would be discharged, as preliminary findings already point toward his innocence.
