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EFFC nabs man impersonating actor Mike Ezuruonye
The long arm of the law has caught up with one Godspower Osaigbovo Uhunmwangho who allegedly goes about impersonating Nollywood actor Mike Ezuruonye online.
Reports say the suspect who is now cooling his heels in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) was arrested after the actor reached out to the men of the force to fish out the culprit.
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According to the actor, the suspect has defrauded unsuspecting people abroad, collecting large sums of money from female fans of the actor abroad.
The suspect who hails from Benin has also been alleged to have used Mike’s image and videos as he super imposed his own voice to deceive these women.
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