Social media personality, Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, has been granted N20 million bail by an Ikeja Special Offences Court over alleged property fraud involving N69.15 million.
Justice Rahman Oshodi granted the bail on Thursday after admitting the defendant to bail with two responsible sureties in like sum. The court also imposed conditions aimed at ensuring her availability throughout the trial.
While the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, did not oppose the bail application, Justice Oshodi said the court was required to independently consider the seriousness of the allegations and the possible punishment attached to the offences before exercising its discretion.
The judge said the court considered the explanation provided by the defence regarding the whereabouts of Blessing CEO’s international passport before granting the bail.
As part of the bail conditions, Justice Oshodi directed each surety to submit a three-year bank statement or evidence of fixed deposits worth at least N20 million. He also ordered the defendant and her sureties to undergo screening through the Lagos State Judiciary’s Bail Information Management System.
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The court further directed the Nigerian Immigration Service to enforce restrictions placed on the defendant’s international travel pending the conclusion of the case. Justice Oshodi adjourned the matter until October 12 for continuation of trial.
EFCC arraigned Blessing CEO on June 9 on a two-count charge bordering on stealing and obtaining money by false pretences. She pleaded not guilty to the allegations.
The anti-graft agency alleged that in March 2025, Blessing CEO obtained N69.15 million from Hope Chiropractic Health Clinic Ltd. through false representation.
According to the EFCC, the defendant allegedly claimed she would lease a property located in Lekki, Lagos, to the company but failed to fulfil the agreement.
The commission said the alleged offences contravene Section 285 of the Criminal Laws of Lagos State and Section 1(3) of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Related Offences Act, 2006. The case remains before the Ikeja Special Offences Court as trial proceedings continue.
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