Blessing CEO remanded over alleged N36m fraud case
Okoro Nkiruka, known as Blessing CEO, has been remanded in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over an alleged N36 million fraud. She was arraigned before Justice D.I. Dipeolu on charges of obtaining money by false pretence and stealing. The court heard that she had refunded N24 million to the complainant, but the prosecution maintained that the Federal Government is the complainant in the case. The trial is set to commence on June 5, 2026.
What we know
- Blessing CEO was arraigned before Justice D.I. Dipeolu on charges of obtaining money by false pretence and stealing.
- The EFCC alleges that between July 14 and 17, 2024, she obtained N36 million from Ifeyinwa Nonye Okoye under false pretence.
- Her counsel stated that she refunded N24 million and requested an adjournment to resolve the outstanding balance.
- The court ruled that discussions between the defendant and the nominal complainant would not affect the proceedings.
- The case was adjourned to June 5, 2026, for trial commencement.
