Court grants Blessing CEO N20m bail over alleged N69.15m fraud

Social media personality Blessing Okoro, widely recognized as Blessing CEO, was granted N20 million bail by the Ikeja Special Offences Court on Thursday. She faces serious allegations of fraud involving N69.15 million related to property.

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although the prosecution did not oppose the application, the court had a duty to assess the gravity of the charges.

Justice Rahman Oshodi set the bail conditions, requiring two sureties each worth N20 million. The court emphasized the gravity of the charges and the potential punishment before exercising its discretion. The judge also noted the defense's explanation regarding Okoro's international passport and mandated screening through the Lagos State Judiciary’s Bail Information Management System. The Nigerian Immigration Service will enforce travel restrictions pending the case's determination.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned Okoro on June 9, charging her with two counts of stealing and obtaining money by false pretenses. She has pleaded not guilty. The prosecution alleges that in March 2025, Okoro defrauded Hope Chiropractic Health Clinic Ltd. of N69.15 million by falsely claiming she would lease a property in Lekki, Lagos. The alleged offenses violate sections of the Criminal Laws of Lagos State and the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Related Offences Act.

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the court also considered the severity of the prescribed punishment before exercising its discretion.

The trial is scheduled to continue on October 12.

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the court took into account the defence’s explanation on the whereabouts of the defendant’s international passport.