The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned popular social media influencer and relationship therapist, Blessing CEO, before a Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, over an alleged ₦36 million fraud case.
Blessing CEO, whose real name is Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, was docked by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the EFCC on a two-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence and alleged stealing. 
According to the anti-graft agency, the influencer allegedly collected ₦36 million from one Mrs. Ifeyinwa Nonye Okoye between July 14 and 17, 2024, under the pretence of securing a six-bedroom detached duplex located at Tunbosun Osobu Street, Lekki, Lagos. Prosecutors told the court that the property transaction was fraudulent and that the defendant had no authority to lease the apartment. 
During the court proceedings, Blessing CEO pleaded not guilty to the charges. Her lawyer, P.I. Nwafor, informed the court that she had already refunded ₦24 million to the complainant and was making efforts to settle the outstanding balance. However, the prosecution insisted that the matter remained a criminal case involving the Federal Government and should proceed accordingly. 
Justice D.I. Dipeolu subsequently ordered that the defendant be remanded in EFCC custody pending the hearing of her bail application. The case was adjourned till June 5, 2026, for continuation of trial. 
The development has generated widespread reactions on social media, where the controversial influencer is known for her outspoken opinions on relationships and celebrity issues. The EFCC has continued its crackdown on cybercrime, financial fraud, and related offences involving public figures and online personalities across the country. 
