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Nigerian Businessman Henry Nzubechukwu Breaks Silence, Denies $2.5 Million Romance Scam Allegations



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WgVY4j6muI?si=p0M_0lm_2xrwOlXV

– Nigerian businessman and socialite Henry Nzubechukwu (also known as Nzube Henry Ikeji), chairman of Zube Sunstar Group of Companies and founder of the Nzube Ikeji Foundation, has publicly declared his innocence amid allegations that he orchestrated a sophisticated $2.5 million romance and investment scam by impersonating the Crown Prince of Dubai.


The claims stem from a high-profile investigative documentary released in early February 2026 by the Organised Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP), titled “How We Tracked a ‘Fake Prince’ Scammer to his Nigerian Mansion.” The report details how a Romanian businesswoman, identified only as Laura, was allegedly defrauded of over $2.5 million through an elaborate online scheme that began around three years ago.


According to the OCCRP investigation, Laura was initially contacted via LinkedIn by an individual posing as the Crown Prince of Dubai. The impersonator built a romantic connection and convinced her to transfer substantial sums for purported humanitarian investment projects and personal purposes. The fraud reportedly unraveled due to internal disputes among the alleged perpetrators, with one aggrieved associate later contacting Laura to reveal the scammer’s true identity as Nzube Henry Ikeji and providing video evidence purportedly showing him at a newly acquired mansion in Abuja.
The documentary traced the alleged scammer to Nigeria, highlighting his connections and lifestyle. Following its publication, the Nigeria Police Force’s National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) announced it would investigate the matter, describing the allegations as serious and warranting thorough review. Reports indicate that authorities in Nigeria, the UK, and Romania have been involved, with some funds reportedly seized, though no formal charges have been filed against Ikeji as of now.


In response to the swirling accusations, Henry Nzubechukwu issued a statement dismissing the claims as “100 per cent false, malicious, and a desperate fabrication” aimed at sabotaging his business interests. He described the allegations as defamatory and part of an orchestrated campaign of character assassination by disgruntled elements. Nzubechukwu emphasized that he has never engaged in fraud, romance scams, or impersonation of any kind.


He has reportedly honored invitations from agencies such as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to address the matter and clear his name. Supporters and associates have echoed his denial, asserting that he is a legitimate entrepreneur active in sectors like gadgets and real estate.


The case has sparked renewed discussions about the dangers of online romance scams, impersonation fraud, and the challenges of verifying identities in digital interactions. Romance scams continue to be a global issue, often exploiting trust to extract large sums from victims.
As investigations proceed, both the public and authorities await further developments in what has become one of the most talked-about cyber fraud stories in Nigeria this year.

BREAKING: Nigerian businessman Henry Nzubechukwu accused of $2.5 million scam using a Documentary Film breaks silence on alleged romance scam allegations. He says he is innocent pic.twitter.com/OBQkwzgaAG

— Emma ik Umeh (Tcee )🇳🇬 (@emmaikumeh) February 11, 2026

Lets just hope he's innocent ...

Since he can make such videos ... Then there may be something fishy

I resemble Gentle de Yahoo for your eye?

No need of breaking silence oga

NTA and AIT interviewed him on the open street?

What a video!

The words socialite and scam are like twins.
Siames twins

Baba scam Romania lady
Romania na rubbish country..

Try scam USA citizen 2.5 million dollars
And see FBI at your house in Mushin by 2am

Na because na Romania citizen you scam
Baba get mind dey do interview

U.S Citizens no know wetin God do for them..

This one wey dem Dey do road side interview so, Mr Nzube no get house Abi NTA /AIY Dey renovate thier studio?

Go to court and clear your name. Not to YouTube.

Take this with all seriousness:

Many man that flaunts money and spends it without thought, trying to prove a point, is a fraud.

Tell Obi Cubana, and Cubana Chief priest, that I said so.

He is innocent until proven otherwise.

I like as him come out to debunk am

Mineisgrace:
The words socialite and scam are like twins

Because no scammer can hide in the shadows.
The essence of the scam is to live a life they are undeserving of.

If they deserved it, the would have worked for it.

All my friends have flew away

If na you, you no go "flew"? 😆

"Everybody is doubting you" says a lot about your reputation

Vicotex:
This one wey dem Dey do road side interview so, Mr Nzube no get house Abi NTA /AIY Dey renovate thier studio?

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He is lucky the victim is romanian..Not american.

Yahoo boys wey dey tell Lies for a Living

And You expect yahoo boy to say Truth??

He 4 just keep quiet instead of this Ladipo market reply

abeg free the hustler .. Romanian woman sef wan chop crown prince,,, but Na oluwole crown prince she met..

I'm looking for Murtala Mohamed the owner of this airport, I was with him last week.. una remember this man.

RollinTNDA:
Baba scam Romania lady
Romania na country?? Romania no get levels

Try scam USA citizen 2.5 million dollars
And see if FBI at your house in Mushin by 2am

Na because na Romania citizen you scam
Baba get mind dey do interview

Be like say you start Yahoo new. 😂😂
Our Nigerian brothers for Atalanta, Chicago and LA dey scam USA women millions of dollars facie ooo no be online.
You dey whine ?? 😂
You think say Hush na online scammer? Hush na facie scammer naa them plenty for US.
You no know say USA women are the most scammed women in the whole world.
Updates plenty for US clients na 😂 seconded Germany.
Even till today even till tomorrow boys dey scam them facie. 🤣🤣
FBI no dey cough.

He should explain how he made his money or keep quiet...

Is he related to Linda Ikeji ? Just asking o

GET OUT. STOP JEALOUS US PROUDLY BIAFRAN

Flangelo12:


I resemble Gentle de Yahoo for your eye?

money nah water .

Mazi Onyendu lottiok bia warn this yo neighbour

MaziObinnaokija:
GET OUT. STOP JEALOUS US PROUDLY BIAFRAN money nah water .

Mazi Onyendu lottiok bia warn this yo neighbour

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Your account has been frozen boi and auditors at CPC are already on to you and your associate by same time next month you alone will drag some show off yet even virtues down the rabbit hole with you and go stand a trail.


Welcome to the world of morden computing .


To all you fraudster Keep bombing but know this the day of chop and clean mouth are over if you want that go join politics

manuelkel:
Be like say you start Yahoo new. 😂😂
Our Nigerian brothers for Atalanta, Chicago and LA dey scam USA women millions of dollars facie ooo no be online.
You dey whine ?? 😂
You no know say USA women are the most scammed women in the whole world.
Updates plenty for US clients na 😂 seconded Germany.
Even till today even till tomorrow boys dey scam them facie. 🤣🤣
FBI no dey cough.

Your brothers have not been exposed
If they were exposed like this Henry guy
They will fall like flies

And F.B.I is known for giving you false hope that you escaped them. They can monitor you for 4 years before they take action.
Meanwhile you will be thinking you are invisible for 4 years

Una still be novice

8😀😀🤣 PROUD;BOLD FACE CRIMINAL get mind and mouth to talk. Make transport the CRIMINAL go ROMANIA 🇷🇴

RollinTNDA:
Your brothers have not been exposed
If they were exposed like this Henry guy
They will fall like flies

And F.B.I is known for giving you false hope that you escaped them. They can monitor you for 4 years before they take action.
Meanwhile you will be thinking you are invisible for 4 years

Una still be novice

I dey tell you say e get boys wey dey scam facie for USA FBI no dey know.
Everything wuu format..... you fit use format tie client for 10years.
All these boys wey dey marry white old women you think say na online scamming? 😂 Na certified scamming na because them court marriage....the woman go dey on billing untill the woman die, them go load the woman accounts soteyyy them go suspend the account.
Big brother forget, you no go believe me.

This one is still granting interview. An alleged fraudster with questionable wealth. They will always tell you that they are into Real Estate

Drug na another business you cannot rule out

Helinuse:
Take this with all seriousness:

Many man that flaunts money and spends it without thought, trying to prove a point, is a fraud.

Tell Obi Cubana, and Cubana Chief priest, that I said so.