EFCC Arraigns Blessing CEO Over Alleged N36m Fraud

Blessing Nkiruka Okoro, a prominent social media influencer and relationship therapist widely known as Blessing CEO, is facing serious allegations of fraud amounting to N36 million. She was arraigned before a Federal High Court in Lagos on a two-count charge involving obtaining money by false pretence and stealing, as presented by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

The charges stem from an alleged incident where Blessing CEO purportedly obtained N36 million under the false pretence of securing a lease for a six-bedroom detached duplex. The prosecution contends that she fraudulently converted this sum for her personal use, violating the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Fraud Related Offences Act of 2006.

During the court proceedings, Blessing CEO's defense counsel informed the court that a significant portion of the alleged sum, N24 million, had already been refunded to the petitioner. The defense requested a short adjournment to finalize the settlement of the outstanding balance, suggesting that the nominal complainant had agreed to intervene with the EFCC to discontinue the case upon full payment. However, the prosecution maintained that the Federal Government is the complainant and urged the court to proceed with the arraignment. Justice D.I. Dipeolu ruled that ongoing settlement discussions could not halt court proceedings and directed that the charges be read. Blessing CEO pleaded not guilty, and the court has adjourned the matter for trial on June 5, 2026, while granting her request to be remanded in EFCC custody pending the perfection of her bail application.