Relationship therapist and social media personality Blessing CEO was on Thursday arraigned before the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over an alleged N36 million fraud case.
The controversial influencer was reportedly paraded by EFCC officials after being brought before the court on May 15, where she faced allegations of obtaining money under false pretence.
According to the anti-graft agency, Blessing CEO allegedly collected the sum of N36 million from one Mrs. Ifeyinwa Nonye Okoye by claiming she could secure a six-bedroom detached duplex located in Lekki, Lagos.
Court documents alleged that she obtained the money “under the false pretence of leasing a six-bedroom detached duplex situated at Lekki, Lagos,” before allegedly converting the funds to personal use.
The EFCC further accused her of “fraudulently converting the money for her own use” after receiving payment from the complainant.
During proceedings at the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, prosecutors presented the allegations against the social media personality as part of the ongoing investigation into the matter.
Following the arraignment, the presiding judge ordered that Blessing CEO be remanded in EFCC custody pending the commencement of trial.
“The defendant is to remain in EFCC custody pending the commencement of trial,” the court ruled.
The case was subsequently adjourned until June 5 for further hearing.
The development has since sparked reactions online, with many social media users expressing shock over the allegations while others called for due process as the legal proceedings continue.