Crimes

Fake Senator arrested for €5.7m internet fraud

A fake Senator, Ifechukwu Tom Makwe, has been arrested for alleged €5.7 million internet fraud.

Makwe was arrested by the The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) at the Guzape area of Abuja following credible intelligence about his internet- related fraud activities.

Upon arrest, it was discovered that the suspect, bearing many aliases (Fahad Makwe, Senator Tompolo, Tom Makwe, Dr. Bran), defrauded a Spaniard of €5.7 million.

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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.

Fake Senator’s car

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

Head, Media and Publicity, Wilson Uwujaren, said the suspect will be charged to court as soon as the investigations are concluded.

The Star

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