Abuja — Popular social media personality, Blessing Okoro Nkiruka, widely known as Blessing CEO, has been reported to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over allegations of fraud, forgery, and cyberbullying.
The petition, dated April 8, 2026, was filed by the law firm S.M. Anyanwu & Co. (Chieze Chambers) on behalf of Mrs Mbara Deborah, a cancer survivor, who accused the influencer of exploiting her medical condition to raise funds under false pretences.
According to the document, which was acknowledged by the EFCC headquarters in Abuja, the family alleged that over ₦300 million was raised from members of the public through a campaign that misrepresented Deborah’s health status.
The petition claims that Deborah, a beauty entrepreneur based in Asaba, Delta State, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2025 at Xinus Medical Diagnostic.
It further alleged that Blessing CEO, who had previously been a client of Deborah’s makeup business, gained access to her medical records and altered them to suggest that she was suffering from Stage Four cancer, a claim the family insists was false.
According to the petitioners, the alleged misrepresentation was used to generate sympathy and encourage donations from the public.
The document stated that funds were collected from Nigerians based on claims of a severe medical condition that did not accurately reflect the patient’s diagnosis.
The family also alleged that the funds raised were paid into private accounts and were not remitted to Deborah for her treatment.
Legal representatives described the situation as distressing, stating that while the patient was battling her illness, her condition was allegedly being used for financial gain without her consent.
In addition to fraud, the petition accused the influencer of cyberbullying after the victim and her family reportedly raised concerns about inconsistencies in the fundraising campaign.
They claimed that attempts to seek clarification were met with online harassment.
The petition, which bears an official “received” stamp from the EFCC, calls for the arrest and prosecution of Blessing CEO.
The family described the alleged actions as a serious exploitation of a life-threatening condition and urged authorities to ensure justice is served.
Legal observers note that if the EFCC establishes a case, the influencer could face charges related to obtaining money under pretences, forgery, and cyberstalking.
The development comes amid increasing scrutiny by authorities on social media fundraising and online financial solicitations in Nigeria.
As of the time of filing this report, there has been no official response from Blessing’s CEO regarding the allegations.
