Harry Archie
Alleged N36m Fraud: Blessing CEO Arraigned in Court, Remanded in EFCC Custody
The EFCC said she is facing two charges related to allegedly obtaining money through false pretence and stealing N36 million.
During the court session, her lawyer, P.I. Nwafor, told the judge that she had already returned N24 million to the person who made the complaint.
The lawyer asked the court to give them more time to settle the remaining balance.
He also said the complainant agreed to ask the EFCC to drop the case if the remaining money is paid.
However, the EFCC lawyer, S.I. Suleiman, said the anti-graft agency was not involved in any private agreement between Blessing CEO and the complainant.
He said the Federal Government is the complainant in the case and asked the court to continue with the arraignment.
Justice Dipeolu ruled that any private discussion or settlement would not stop the criminal case in court.
The judge then ordered that Blessing CEO should remain in EFCC custody.The case was postponed until June 5, 2026, when the trial will begin.
