EFCC Arrests ‘Senator’ Over Alleged €5.7m Fraud

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested a fake Senator, Ifechukwu Tom Makwe for alleged €5.7m internet fraud.

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

In a statement issued by the EFCC on Monday, it was disclosed that the suspect, bearing many aliases such as; Fahad Makwe, Senator Tompolo, Tom Makwe and Dr. Bran, defrauded a Spaniard of Euros amounting to €5.7m.

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 since 2013 when he first met her on social media.

The EFCC stated that the suspect will be charged to court after it concludes its investigations.