Controversial social media influencer and relationship coach, Blessing Okoro, has been arraigned by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged financial fraud.

The EFCC confirmed in a statement shared on its official social media page that the defendant appeared before Justice D.I. Dipeolu of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Friday, May 15, 2026.

She was docked on a two-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence and stealing, involving an alleged sum of ₦36 million.

According to the charge, Blessing CEO was accused of diverting funds meant for a financial transaction, an allegation she is expected to respond to in court.

During the proceedings, her defence counsel, P.I. Nwafor, informed the court that part of the disputed funds had already been refunded to the complainant.

He told the court that ₦24 million out of the ₦36 million had been repaid, adding that efforts were ongoing to resolve the remaining balance.

Counsel also appealed for an adjournment, noting that discussions were underway between both parties to reach a possible settlement.

“We are asking for a short adjournment to resolve the outstanding balance. The nominal complainant agreed that if the balance is paid, they can prevail on the EFCC to drop the case,” he said.

However, the prosecution counsel, S.I. Suleiman, opposed the request, arguing that the Federal Government remained the nominal complainant and that the court process should proceed as scheduled.

He maintained that the defendant should take her plea, stressing that the arraignment was the proper step before any further negotiations.

In his ruling, Justice Dipeolu held that settlement discussions between parties do not halt criminal proceedings, and directed that the defendant proceed to take her plea.