The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Lagos Zonal Directorate 2, on June 10, arraigned self-styled relationship therapist Blessing CEO Okoro before the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, over an alleged N13 million fraud.
Court Appearance
Blessing was arraigned before Justice Yelim Bogoro on a six-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence and retaining proceeds of an alleged unlawful act totalling N13 million.
Petitions and Allegations
According to the anti-graft agency, the charges stem from multiple petitions by individuals and organisations, including the Nigeria Cancer Society. They alleged that Blessing collected N13 million from well-meaning Nigerians who donated after she publicly claimed she was battling Stage 4 breast cancer and needed financial assistance for treatment.
The EFCC stated that several donors contributed based on her representation, but investigations later revealed that the medical document she presented to support her claims was allegedly falsified. The commission said the N13 million was obtained under false pretences and subsequently retained by the defendant.
Legal Troubles Mount
This arraignment marks the latest legal challenge for Blessing CEO, who is already facing two separate criminal prosecutions in Lagos courts. On June 9, 2026, she was arraigned before Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Lagos State Special Offences Court, Ikeja, over an alleged N69.15 million fraud, charged with obtaining money by false pretence and stealing.
The latest case brings to three the number of criminal charges currently pending against Blessing before different courts in Lagos.
