EFCC arrests impostor over alleged €5.7m internet fraud

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has arrested a fake Senator, Ifechukwu Makwe for alleged €5.7m internet fraud.

“Upon arrest, it was discovered that the suspect, bearing many aliases , 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 in 2013 when he first met her on social media,” the statement added.Kindly share this story:

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