The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned social media influencer and self-acclaimed relationship therapist, Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, popularly known as Blessing CEO, over an alleged N69.1 million fraud case.
The anti-graft agency disclosed this in a statement shared on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, confirming that the arraignment took place at the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
According to the EFCC, Blessing CEO was brought before Justice R. A. Oshodi of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on a two-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence and stealing.
The Commission alleged that the influencer is accused of fraud involving the sum of N69,150,000 (Sixty-Nine Million, One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira).
At the commencement of proceedings, EFCC counsel, C. C. Okezie, urged the court to proceed with the arraignment, stating that the defendant had been duly served with the charge.
However, the defence counsel, Nkama Nneka, informed the court that service of the charge had only recently been effected.
In his ruling, Justice Oshodi held that the arraignment should proceed in accordance with the law, after which the charges were read to the defendant.
The case was subsequently adjourned for further hearing.
The EFCC reaffirmed its commitment to prosecuting financial crimes and ensuring accountability in line with its mandate.