Henry Ikeji rejects claims of $2.5m romance scam involvement
Henry Ikeji, a Nigerian socialite, is facing allegations of participating in an online romance and investment scam. He has denied defrauding a Romanian woman of millions of dollars, stating that the accusations are an attempt to damage his reputation. The police are currently reviewing an investigative documentary on the matter, but no formal charges have been announced. Ikeji insists that the narrative circulating online is harming his personal and professional life.
What we know
- Henry Ikeji is accused of being involved in a $2.5 million online romance and investment scam targeting a Romanian woman.
- He claims the funds in question were paid into his account in naira and denies any wrongdoing.
- The National Cybercrime Centre is still investigating and has not filed any charges against Ikeji.
- Police say they have not received formal complaints from the alleged victim or documentary producers.
- Ikeji says the allegations have caused people to doubt his reputation and affected his relationships.
