A filmmaker Richard Sylvanus has been arrested by the Federal Capital Territory Police Command for impersonating actress Regina Daniels.
Sylvanus was said to have opened Youtube and Gmail accounts and defrauded people in the actress’ name.
It was also alleged that the filmmaker defrauded people to the tune of one million naira.
A source said that Regina’s lawyer reported the matter to the police which led to the suspect’s arrest.
The FCT police spokesperson, DSP Josephine Adeh, confirmed the arrest, adding that the matter was under investigation.
“Sylvanus is in our custody. The police swung into action after getting a tip-off. He defrauded unsuspecting members of the public with an email, reginadanielsblasterjnr@gmail.com, and a Youtube account he opened to impersonate Regina Daniels.“There is no relationship between the movie star and the Gmail and Youtube accounts used in perpetrating these criminal acts.
“Members of the public are, therefore, urged to take note and not fall victim to such snares as many other criminal ventures similar to this may be in existence. The matter is under diligent investigation,” she said.
Regina Daniels began her acting career at age seven.
She has starred in several movies like Python Girl, The Jericho, Twins Apart, Hanging Coffin, Queen Rebeca, Tears of Ojiugo, Jaja the Great and others.
The 21-year-old is married to businessman Ned Nwoko.
They have a son together.
