Detained businessman, Henry Nzube Ikeji, has denied allegations linking him to an alleged impersonation scam involving a fake Dubai Crown Prince and the defrauding of a Romanian woman.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had earlier arrested Ikeji following an investigative report by the National Cybercrime Centre, which alleged his involvement in a $2.5 million fraud scheme.

However, in a statement issued through his media adviser, Chinyere James, Ikeji maintained that his arrest was based on mistaken identity and insisted he was not involved in any impersonation case.

He reportedly stated that investigations by the EFCC did not establish him as the main suspect in the alleged Dubai Crown Prince fraud matter.

Ikeji also claimed that only about N155,186,500 was traced to him, which he said represented legitimate business proceeds.

He further presented a notarised Memorandum of Understanding to support his claim that his financial dealings were lawful and properly documented.

The businessman expressed confidence that he would be cleared once investigations are concluded, insisting he remains innocent of the allegations.