The Nigeria Police Force’s National Cybercrime Centre has begun reviewing a viral documentary that alleges a Nigerian socialite impersonated the Crown Prince of Dubai to defraud a foreign victim of millions of dollars.
The Commissioner of Police in charge of the centre, Uche Ifeanyi, said officers have started profiling individuals mentioned in the report and verifying claims circulating online.
“I tell you, we were able to intercept that case that is actually trending now. Just this morning, I summoned my people to conduct a profiling and analysis on the facts that we’ve seen,” he said.
He explained that the police had not yet received a formal complaint from the YouTuber or documentary producers, and were therefore working with information already in the public domain.
“We’ve not been contacted by the YouTuber, so what we have on the ground is information that is out there on the media. We are analysing this and we’re going to do justice to it,” Ifeanyi added.
According to him, the police will not dismiss allegations simply because they originated from social media or independent investigations.
“It’s a very serious issue, and the Nigerian Police Force cannot sweep it under the carpet. Whether it’s coming from a YouTuber or a petition, it’s a complaint and we’re going to treat it seriously,” he said.
The cybercrime chief also cautioned Nigerians against online investment scams, warning that promises of unusually high returns and pressure to act quickly are common warning signs.
“When an investment looks too good, people should ask questions. If you suspect any, report to the Office of the Inspector General of Police, and we will do justice to it,” he said.
The documentary, published by the Organised Crime and Corruption Reporting Project, alleges that a Nigerian man, Nzube Henry Ikeji, posed as the Dubai Crown Prince in a romance and humanitarian investment scam.
According to the report, the scheme allegedly cost a Romanian businesswoman identified as Laura about $2.5 million and began roughly three years ago after she was contacted on LinkedIn by an account claiming to belong to the Crown Prince.
The investigation claims internal disputes among those involved later exposed the operation, with one associate allegedly revealing Ikeji’s identity and sending the victim a video purportedly showing him at a newly acquired mansion. The documentary team reportedly travelled to Abuja and, working with journalist Chikezie Omeje, traced the suspect through social media accounts linked to him and his wife.
Police say their analysis is ongoing and that appropriate action will be taken once the review is completed. Watch the video below…………………….
