EFCC and police begin investigations into fraud and forgery allegations against Blessing CEO...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the police have commenced investigations into allegations of fraud and forgery against social media influencer Blessing CEO.

CBI News reports that the Delta State Police Command confirmed to Punch that it had received a petition regarding the matter and had already begun preliminary investigations.

The case stems from allegations that the influencer falsely claimed to be battling cancer and allegedly used a doctored medical report to solicit donations from members of the public.

Speaking on the development, the Police Public Relations Officer in Delta State, Edefa Bright, said, “We acknowledge the petitions; we are waiting for the complainants to come and give us their statement. We will thereafter investigate.”

Similarly, the EFCC also confirmed receipt of a petition linked to the allegations.

Its Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, said, “There was a petition submitted; we received it, and we are going to look into it. Whatever comes out of our findings will determine our next line of action.”

The controversy began after Blessing CEO, whose real name is Blessing Okoro, publicly claimed she was battling cancer, a statement that initially attracted sympathy and financial support from followers.

However, inconsistencies in her claims later raised public suspicion, leading to widespread backlash and questions over the authenticity of her diagnosis.

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Delta State reportedly disowned the histology report linked to the claim, stating that the document was originally issued on May 9, 2025, by Xinus Medical Diagnostics in Asaba to a breast cancer survivor, Deborah Mbara, after a referral for a confirmatory test.

Mbara later alleged that her medical report was altered and used by the influencer to solicit donations from the public.