Nigeria's EFCC arraigns bank MD and influencer over multi‑million frauds

EFCC fraud Blessing Gozi‑Anyaokei Blessing CEO Nigeria

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned two high‑profile individuals on fraud charges.

In Abuja, Blessing Gozi‑Anyaokei, managing director of Viscount Microfinance Bank, faced two counts of illegal conversion after being entrusted with ₦19 million and $30,000 for investment and allegedly using the funds for personal purposes. She pleaded not guilty, was released on bail with sureties and travel restrictions, and her trial was adjourned to 19 July 2026.

In Lagos, social‑media personality Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, known as Blessing CEO, was charged with ₦36 million fraud related to a false lease‑agreement for a six‑bedroom duplex in Lekki. She has refunded ₦24 million, pleaded not guilty, and was remanded in EFCC custody pending trial, set for 5 June 2026. Both cases involve accusations of obtaining money by false pretence and fraudulent conversion.

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EFCC Arraigns Bank MD, One Other for Alleged N19m, $30,000, N20m Fraud [247ureports.com]

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EFCC sues social media influencer over alleged N36m scam - Businessday NG [businessday.ng]

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EFCC Arraigns Blessing CEO Over Alleged ₦36 Million Fraud In Lagos [creebhills.com]

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Blessing CEO arraigned in Lagos over alleged ₦36 million fraud, remanded in EFCC custody [www.gistreel.com]

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Court Remanded Blessing CEO In EFCC Custody [www.thegeniusmedia.com.ng]

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EFCC Arraigns Blessing CEO Over Alleged N36m Fraud In Lagos [www.arise.tv]

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Alleged N36m Fraud: Blessing CEO arraigned in court, remanded in EFCC custody [www.nigerianeye.com]

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