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Blessing CEO Granted Bail in ₦69m Fraud Case, Travel Restricted
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2026-07-24 14:48   Justice   10

Blessing CEO Granted Bail in ₦69m Fraud Case, Travel Restricted

A Special Offences Court in Lagos State granted social media personality Blessing Okoro (Blessing CEO) bail of ₦20 million over an alleged ₦69.15 million property fraud.

The court imposed conditions including sureties with bank statements worth ₦20 million each, travel restrictions via Nigerian Immigration, and mandatory screening through the Lagos State Judiciary’s Bail Information Management System.The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is prosecuting Blessing CEO for stealing and obtaining money by false pretences.Prosecutors claim she defrauded Hope Chiropractic Health Clinic Limited in March 2025 by promising to secure a Lekki property lease.The court adjourned the case until October 12, 2026, for further proceedings.Blessing CEO pleaded not guilty to two charges under Sections 285 of Lagos State’s Criminal Law and Section 1(3) of the Advance Fee Fraud Act.The trial will resume in October as evidence is presented.This case highlights legal complexities around financial crimes and bail conditions in Nigeria.

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