Nigeria, May 15 -- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned social media influencer and self-styled relationship therapist, Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, before the Federal High Court in Lagos over an alleged N36 million fraud.

Ms Okoro was arraigned on Friday before a trial judge, D.I. Dipeolu, on a two-count charge bordering on obtaining money under false pretence and stealing.

According to a statement by EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale, the defendant allegedly obtained N36 million from a petitioner under the guise of securing a six-bedroom detached duplex in Lekki, Lagos.

At the commencement of proceedings, defence lawyer P.I. Nwafor informed the court that his client had refunded part of t...