Court grants Blessing CEO N20m bail over alleged N69.15m fraud

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Social media personality, Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, was on Thursday granted N20 million bail by an Ikeja Special Offences Court over alleged N69.15 million property fraud.

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Justice Rahman Oshodi admitted the defendant to bail with two responsible sureties in like sum.

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Oshodi said although the prosecution did not oppose the application, the court had a duty to assess the gravity of the charges.

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He said the court also considered the severity of the prescribed punishment before exercising its discretion.

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The judge said the court took into account the defence’s explanation on the whereabouts of the defendant’s international passport.

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He directed each surety to provide a three-year bank statement or proof of fixed deposits worth at least N20 million.

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Oshodi also ordered the defendant and her sureties to undergo screening through the Lagos State Judiciary’s Bail Information Management System.

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He further directed the Nigerian Immigration Service to enforce the defendant’s travel restrictions pending determination of the case.

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The judge adjourned the case until Oct. 12 for continuation of trial.

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The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned Blessing CEO on June 9.

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She is facing a two-count charge of stealing and obtaining money by false pretences. She pleaded not guilty to the charges.

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The EFCC alleged that in March 2025, the defendant obtained N69.15 million from Hope Chiropractic Health Clinic Ltd. through false pretences.

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The commission alleged she claimed she would lease a property located in Lekki, Lagos, to the company.

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According to the EFCC, the alleged offences contravene Section 285 of the Criminal Laws of Lagos State.

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The commission also said the alleged offences violate Section 1(3) of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Related Offences Act, 2006.

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(NAN)

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