Nigerian businessman and socialite Henry Nzubechukwu (also known as Nzube Henry Ikeji) 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.

Legit.ng had previously reported that Nzube Ikeji allegedly led a sophisticated online scam that drained more than $2.5 million from a Romanian businesswoman under the guise of love and humanitarian work.

Speaking in a video shared by Nigerian TV station AIT on social media on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, Henry, while addressing the press, claimed he was being targeted.

According to the businessman, the funds he received were legitimate business payments.

He stated that the allegation against him was part of a reputation attack, adding that the report has seen family and close associates distance themselves from him.

"I feel there is a targeted plan to destroy my reputation, as it stands now nobody believes me, everybody is doubting me," he said.

Henry's response comes following claims against him stemming 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 detailed how a Romanian businesswoman, identified only as Laura, was allegedly defrauded through an elaborate online scheme that began around three years ago, which allegedly involved the Nigerian socialite.

In related news, Legit.ng reported that the airport police operatives in Lagos arrested a 24-year-old man over his alleged role in a romance fraud scheme said to involve N48.5 million.

The video of Henry addressing allegations against him is below:

Nigerian businessman Henry Nzubechukwu speaks out on alleged romance scam allegations, Get his side of the story pic.twitter.com/gSXvoPgOjn

— Africa Independent Television (@AIT_Online) February 11, 2026