Court Remands Blessing CEO in EFCC Custody Over Alleged ₦36m Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arraigned social media influencer and self-acclaimed relationship therapist, Okoro Blessing Nkiruka famously known as Blessing CEO, over an alleged ₦36 million fraud case.

Blessing CEO appeared before Justice D.I. Dipeolu of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Friday. She was charged with two counts bordering on allegedly obtaining money by false pretence and stealing.

During proceedings, prosecuting counsel S.I. Suleiman opposed attempts at settlement discussions, insisting that the matter before the court was strictly for arraignment and plea-taking.

Justice Dipeolu, however, stated that any discussion between the defendant and the complainant would not affect the criminal proceedings. He subsequently directed that the defendant take her plea before the court.

One of the charges alleged that Blessing CEO obtained ₦36 million from Mrs. Ifeyinwa Nonye Okoye between July 14 and 17, 2024, under the guise of securing a six-bedroom detached duplex at No. 1B Tunbosun Osobu Street, off Kuboye Road, Lekki, Lagos. The EFCC said the representation was false and violated provisions of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Fraud Related Offences Act, 2006.

The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charges. Following her arraignment, the court ordered that she be remanded in EFCC custody pending the hearing of her bail application, while the matter was adjourned until June 5, 2026, for trial.