Connect with us

Metro

EFCC Arrests Fake Senator For Alleged €5.7million Internet Fraud

Published

on

A fake senator, Ifechukwu Tom Makwe has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commisison (EFCC) for alleged €5.7million (Five Million, Seven Hundred Thousand euros) internet fraud.

EFCC Arrests Fake Senator For Alleged €5.7million Internet Fraud 5

This was contained in a statement issued by the EFCC Spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren on Monday afternoon.

Uwujaren said Makwe was arrested at the Guzape area of Abuja following credible intelligence about his internet- related fraud activities.

EFCC Arrests Fake Senator For Alleged €5.7million Internet Fraud 6

According to the statement, upon arrest, it was discovered that the suspect, bearing many aliases (Fahad Makwe, Senator Tompolo, Tom Makwe, Dr. Bran), defrauded a Spaniard of Five Million, Seven Hundred Thousand Euros (€5.7million).

READ:  Delta Police Kill Suspected Kidnapper, Rescue Abducted Victim, Recover Double Barrel Gun

“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 statement reads.

“The suspect allegedly started defrauding the victim since 2013 when he first met her on social media.”

The anti graft agency spokesman said the suspect will be charged to court as soon as the investigations are concluded.

In other news, Kanyi Daily reported that four persons, a male and three females have been injured following a gas explosion at the Ijaiye beside the Apostolic Church in the Agege area of Lagos State.

READ:  Gunmen Kidnap Pastor And His Son In Ondo, Demand N10m Ransom

"You'll Start To Cry If I Talk" - Burna Boy Addresses Davido And Wizkid’s Online Feud [Video]
Entertainment1 hour ago

“You’ll Start To Cry If I Talk” – Burna Boy Addresses Davido And Wizkid’s Online Feud [Video]

Burna Boy Gifts His Mum A Mercedes Benz Maybach For Mother's Day [Video]
Entertainment2 hours ago

Burna Boy Gifts His Mum A Mercedes Benz Maybach For Mother’s Day [Video]

Man Who Received First-Ever Kidney Transplant Dies Weeks After Surgery
Metro2 hours ago

Man Who Received First-Ever Pig Kidney Transplant Dies Weeks After Surgery

All The Beautiful Photos From AMVCA 2024 Cultural Night - See Celebrities' Style Looks
Entertainment2 days ago

All The Beautiful Photos From AMVCA 2024 Cultural Night – See Celebrities’ Style Looks

"Stop Tolerating Disrespect Because You Don’t Want To Lose People” – Portable’s Wife Omobewaji
Celebrities2 days ago

“Stop Tolerating Disrespect Because You Don’t Want To Lose People” – Portable’s Wife Omobewaji

Kylian Mbappe Announces His Next Move As He Confirm PSG Exit At End Of Season
Sports2 days ago

Kylian Mbappe Announces His Next Move As He Confirm PSG Exit At End Of Season

“'l'll Marry An Indian Man” – DJ Cuppy Says Following Failed Engagement To British Boxer
Entertainment2 days ago

“l’ll Marry An Indian Man” – DJ Cuppy Says Following Failed Engagement To British Boxer

Prince Harry And Meghan Markle Arrive Nigeria To Promote His Invictus Games [Photos]
World News3 days ago

Prince Harry And Meghan Markle Arrive Nigeria To Promote His Invictus Games [Photos]

Eniola Badmus Appointed SA To House Of Rep Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas
Entertainment3 days ago

Eniola Badmus Appointed SA To House Of Rep Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas

"Give Your First Salary To Your Father, Not Your Pastor" - Kanayo O. Kanayo [Video] 7
Entertainment3 days ago

“Give Your First Salary To Your Father, Not Your Pastor” – Kanayo O. Kanayo [Video]

Davido Slams American Blog, Vows To Quit Music After His Next Album
Entertainment3 days ago

Davido Slams American Blog, Vows To Quit Music After His Next Album

“I'm Dating Multiple Men A Same Time But Not Sleeping With Them” – Dorcas Fapson [Video]
Entertainment3 days ago

“I’m Dating Multiple Men At Same Time But Not Sleeping With Them” – Dorcas Fapson [Video]

Tijani Babangida And Wife Hospitalized After Road Accident, Brother Passes Away
Celebrities3 days ago

Tijani Babangida And Wife Hospitalized After Road Accident, Brother Passes Away

Justin Bieber Announces He's Expecting His First Child With Wife Hailey [Photos]
Entertainment3 days ago

Justin Bieber Announces He’s Expecting His First Child With Wife Hailey [Photos/Video]

"She Is Dead To Me” – James Brown In Tears As He Disowns His Sister, Gracious Brown [Video]
Celebrities4 days ago

“She Is Dead To Me” – James Brown In Tears As He Disowns His Sister, Gracious Brown [Video]

Google's Hustle Academy Re-launches with AI Focus to Empower African SMBs 8
Business4 days ago

Google’s Hustle Academy Re-launches with AI Focus to Empower African SMBs

Edo Governor, Godwin Obaseki Denies Dragging Oba Of Benin To Court
Politics4 days ago

Edo Governor, Godwin Obaseki Denies Dragging Oba Of Benin To Court

Junior Pope’s Family Reportedly Drop Charm In His House To Deal With His Killers [Video]
Entertainment4 days ago

Junior Pope’s Family Reportedly Drop Charm In His House To Deal With His Killers [Video]

Don Jazzy Celebrates 12th Year Anniversary Of MAVIN Records [Video]
Entertainment4 days ago

Don Jazzy Celebrates 12th Year Anniversary Of MAVIN Records [Video]

CAC Inaugurates Centre For Registration Of POS Operators Ahead Of July Deadline
Entertainment4 days ago

CAC Inaugurates Centre For Registration Of POS Operators Ahead Of July Deadline