Prophet Sentenced for Defrauding Church Members of N136.4 Million Through Alleged Fake Miracles and Investment Schemes
A self-acclaimed prophet has landed in trouble after being convicted for allegedly defrauding church members and other victims of millions of naira through claims of miracles and spiritual solutions.
The Enugu State High Court has convicted and sentenced self-acclaimed prophet, Godwin Sunday Ajuluchukwucheya aka Prophet Sunday Koboko for defrauding church members and other victims to the tune of N136.4 million.
The case was prosecuted by the Enugu Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on two counts of charges bordering on obtaining money by false pretence and stealing. The EFCC said the convict allegedly committed the fraud between 2023 and February 2025, duping unsuspecting victims to part with their money through claims of miraculous powers, lottery winnings and lucrative investment opportunities.
Investigators alleged that Prophet Koboko claimed to have won a staggering N30 billion through the Baba Ijebu lottery and used the story to persuade people to invest with him, promising them substantial financial returns.
The scheme reportedly resulted in victims losing a combined 136.4 million naira.
The EFCC said its investigation began after a petitioner alleged that the self-acclaimed prophet collected millions of naira from her after claiming that he could spiritually resurrect her late husband. He also allegedly convinced her to invest money in a scheme that turned out to be fraudulent.
Another victim reportedly told investigators that the prophet collected money after promising to use spiritual means to influence his brother, who had been living abroad for years, to return to Nigeria. As the investigation continued, more church members allegedly came forward with similar complaints against the cleric.
Following his arraignment, the defendant pleaded guilty to the charges and Justice H.O. Eya subsequently sentenced him to one year in prison, with an option of a N500,000 fine.
The case has sparked fresh conversations about financial fraud, religious exploitation, and the vulnerability of people who turn to spiritual leaders for help during difficult periods. For many observers, the case serves as a reminder that faith and trust should not be exploited for personal financial gain.
Source: TrendyBeatz
