The silence of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over claims by Nigerian socialite, Henry Nzube Ikeji, that he has been cleared of fraud allegations is generating public concern.
Ikeji, who was arrested following allegations of impersonation and fraud, has dismissed claims linking him to a $2.5 million scam involving a Romanian woman.

The controversy stems from a documentary published by the Organised Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP), which alleged that the victim was contacted on LinkedIn by an individual posing as a royal figure.
The individual reportedly claimed to be a crown prince based in Dubai, initiating what has been described as a romantic and investment-related scheme.
The Guardian gathered that following the circulation of a viral video clip linked to the report, Ikeji was identified as a key suspect in the alleged fraud.

In addition, operatives at Nigeria’s National Cybercrime Centre reportedly commenced a review of the documentary, which alleged that the suspect impersonated a Middle Eastern royal and defrauded the victim of about $2.5 million.
However, Ikeji has strongly denied the allegations, insisting that only the sum of ₦155,186,500 was traced to his account, which he maintains was derived from legitimate business activities.
His media adviser, Mrs. Chinyere James, who visited him in EFCC custody, described the arrest as a case of mistaken identity. In a statement, she said:

“The EFCC’s investigation report shows that he is not the culprit in the alleged Dubai Crown Prince impersonation scandal.
Of all the allegations, only ₦155,186,500 was traced to Mr. Henry Nzube Ikeji, which he stated is proceeds from his business.”
She added that Ikeji had provided a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), duly registered with a Notary Public in Nigeria, to support the legitimacy of his business transactions.

James expressed optimism that the investigation would ultimately clear Ikeji, citing what she described as evidence already presented to the commission.
Efforts by The Guardian to obtain an official response from the EFCC proved unsuccessful.
Calls to the commission’s headquarters and emails sent to its spokesperson were not responded to as of the time of filing this report.

In its inquiry to the commission, The Guardian sought clarification on whether the EFCC received any formal complaint against Ikeji, whether it had concluded investigations into the allegations, and what its findings were.
The newspaper also requested confirmation of Ikeji’s claim that the funds traced to his account were payments related to his foundation and not proceeds of crime.
Three days after the inquiry was made, the EFCC had yet to respond, fueling speculation amid Ikeji’s insistence that he has provided sufficient documentation to prove his innocence.