Blessing CEO arraigned over alleged N36m fraud, remanded in EFCC custody

By Enitan Abdultawab

Social media influencer and relationship therapist Blessing Okoro, better known as Blessing CEO, was arraigned before the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, on charges of an alleged N36 million fraud.

The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) detained her on Friday on two counts: obtaining money by false pretence and alleged theft.

The charge states that between 14 and 17 July 2024, Blessing CEO allegedly received N36 million from Mrs. Ifeyinwa Nonye Okoye under the pretense of securing a six‑bedroom duplex in Lekki, Lagos, according to a statement on the anti‑graft agency’s website.

Prosecutors claim that the representation was false and that the conduct violates the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Fraud Related Offences Act of 2006.

She is also accused of converting the money for personal use, a violation of the Criminal Code Act.

When the charges were read in court, Blessing CEO pleaded “not guilty.”

Following her plea, the prosecution sought her remand in a correctional facility pending trial, while her defence counsel said she had only just been served with the charges and was preparing a bail application.

Justice D. I. Dipeolu ordered that the defendant be remanded in EFCC custody while her bail application is considered.

The case has been adjourned to 5 June 2026 for trial.

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