Police analyse claims of Nigerian posing as Dubai prince
Nzube Henry Ikeji has been accused in a documentary of impersonating the Crown Prince of Dubai to defraud a foreign victim of millions of dollars. The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre, led by CP Uche Ifeanyi, has begun reviewing the allegations based on information circulating in the media. The police have not yet been formally contacted by the documentary producers or YouTuber behind the report. Authorities stress that the matter is being treated with utmost seriousness.
What happened
- CP Uche Ifeanyi confirmed that the police are analysing the documentary and related media reports.
- The police have not received direct communication from the YouTuber or documentary team but are working with publicly available information.
- The documentary alleges Nzube Henry Ikeji posed as the Dubai Crown Prince in a scam that cost a Romanian businesswoman, Laura, about $2.5 million.
- The fraud reportedly began after Laura was contacted on LinkedIn by an account claiming to be the Dubai Crown Prince.
- Police warn Nigerians to be wary of online investment schemes and to report suspicious activities to authorities.
