A Nigerian man posing as a Senator has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC for fraud.
Ifechukwu Tom Makwe, the fake Nigerian Senator, was remanded by the EFCC for engaging in €5.7 million internet fraud.
Newshawkng.com gathered that, Makwe claimed to be a US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agent and diplomatic solicitor, using these fake identities to defraud his victim. The fraudulent activities began in 2013 when he first met the victim on social media.
Confirming the arrest, EFCC spokesperson Wilson Uwajaren said Makwe was arrested in Guzape area of Abuja.
“The EFCC arrested a fake Nigerian Senator, Ifechukwu Tom Makwe, for alleged €5.7 million internet fraud. Makwe was arrested at the Guzape area of Abuja following credible intelligence about his internet-related fraud activities,” the statement said.
Upon apprehension, it was discovered that the suspect used multiple aliases, including Fahad Makwe, Senator Tompolo, Tom Makwe, and Dr. Bran. He successfully defrauded a Spaniard of €5.7 million by posing as a US Federal Bureau of Investigation agent and diplomatic solicitor.
The EFCC spokesperson further noted, “He will be charged to court as soon as the investigations are concluded.”
