Operatives of the Economic
and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has arrested one Osigbovo from Benin,
Edo State who has reportedly been impersonating Nollywood actor, Mike
Ezuruonye.
The arrest of the suspect
came after Mike Ezuruonye, petitioned the police over impersonators who have
been running down his brand by duping unsuspecting fans. A source who confirmed
the report said;
Today, one of the alleged
culprits was apprehended by the EFCC. The suspect is identified as Osigbovo
from Benin, Edo State.
He is currently in the
custody of EFCC for collecting large sums of money from female fans of the
actor. He allegedly used Ezuruonye’s image and videos and superimposed his own
voice to deceive these women.
Man impersonating Mike
Ezuruonye arrested by EFCC lailasnews
Recall that in December
2017, what ought to have been a post for
well wishers after Mike Ezuruonye made a birthday shoutout to a friend, turned
out to be a ”drama-like’ post, as one of his 900k+ followers decided to call
him out for being wicked and fraudulent. She claimed that Mike is not just a
wicked person but also a robber.
In her words;
This man is not who you
think it is he is so wicked. Be aware of women woman dead come to Rob and steal
what you have be careful of this man will say is Mike.
However the actor responded
immediately, and tried to make her understand that she most likely was scammed
by one of his many social media impersonators.
He wrote;
My dear..Pls im sure a
fraudster must have used fake videos to deceive u cos I guess this is why u are
here trying to spoil my name..Hmn..Go down my page and see warnings and photo
and video examples …I have privately caught caught some boys but cos of
strategics they haven’t been exposed yet as due process is needed ..But trust
me 3 men are already in Jail and one awaiting trial for this fraud…The
Inspector General of Police office ,Nigeria and other Police authorities
internationally are aware.
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