Popular social media influencer and self-acclaimed relationship therapist, Blessing Okoro, widely known as Blessing CEO, has been arraigned before the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, over an alleged N36 million fraud case.
The influencer was brought before the court on Friday by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on a two-count charge bordering on obtaining money under false pretence and alleged theft.
According to the EFCC, Blessing CEO allegedly obtained N36 million from Mrs. Ifeyinwa Nonye Okoye between July 14 and 17, 2024, with claims that the money was meant for the purchase of a six-bedroom duplex located in Lekki, Lagos.
The anti-graft agency stated that the representation made to the complainant was false and contravened provisions of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Fraud Related Offences Act, 2006.
She was also accused of allegedly converting the said amount for personal use, an offence said to be contrary to the Criminal Code Act.
During the court proceedings, Blessing CEO pleaded not guilty to the charges levelled against her.
Following her plea, prosecution counsel urged the court to remand her in a correctional facility pending trial. However, the defence counsel informed the court that the charges had only recently been served and that a bail application was still being prepared.
Presiding judge, Justice D. I. Dipeolu, subsequently ordered that the defendant be remanded in EFCC custody pending the hearing of her bail application.
The matter was adjourned until June 5, 2026, for commencement of trial proceedings.
Elijah Adeyemi
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