A fresh storm has hit Nigerian social media personality Blessing Okoro Nkiruka after a petition accusing her of cyberbullying, forgery, and a massive fundraising scam was submitted to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in Abuja.
The petition alleges that more than ₦300 million was raised from Nigerians under the guise of supporting a cancer patient, but that the funds were allegedly obtained through manipulated medical documents and false claims.
A formal complaint dated April 8, 2026, and received at the EFCC headquarters, was filed by the family of Mrs. Mbara Deborah, a cancer survivor and beauty entrepreneur based in Asaba, Delta State. The document was obtained by media outlet SaharaReporters.
The family, represented by the law firm S.M. Anyanwu & Co (Chieze Chambers), alleged that Blessing CEO obtained Deborah’s medical records from Xinus Medical Diagnostic and altered them to portray a more severe condition.
According to the petition, the original diagnosis confirmed breast cancer in 2025, but the influencer allegedly upgraded the condition to “Stage Four cancer” to trigger wider public donations and emotional support.
Those donations, the petition claims, were driven by sympathy and social media influence, with funds allegedly running into hundreds of millions of naira. The family further insists that the money was diverted into private accounts without being handed over to the patient.
Tensions escalated when Deborah and her relatives reportedly questioned inconsistencies in the fundraising campaign. The petition claims that attempts to raise concerns were met with cyberbullying and online intimidation.
The EFCC has acknowledged receipt of the complaint, with a stamp confirming submission at its headquarters on April 8, 2026. The family is now pushing for immediate arrest and prosecution, describing the alleged actions as a calculated exploitation of a life-threatening illness.
Blessing CEO, known for her controversial online presence and past legal disputes, could face potential charges including obtaining money under false pretenses, forgery, and cyberstalking if investigators establish sufficient evidence.
