The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has launched an investigation into a self-acclaimed prophet, Godwin Sunday Ajuluchukwucheya, popularly known as Prophet Sunday Koboko, over allegations that he defrauded members of his ministry of more than N70 million.
The anti-graft agency disclosed the development in a statement posted Wednesday on its official X account.
According to the EFCC, operatives of its Enugu Zonal Directorate are investigating claims that Ajuluchukwucheya obtained money from church members through various schemes, including promises of spiritual interventions and investment opportunities.
One petitioner, identified as Okey Uwakwe, alleged that the suspect collected N6.23 million from him to perform spiritual works intended to persuade his brother, who had been living abroad since 1997, to return to Nigeria.
Uwakwe also alleged that he paid N3.25 million for spiritual services aimed at helping his childless sister-in-law conceive after more than 15 years without a child.
The EFCC said the petitioner further claimed that the cleric told members of his ministry that he had won N33 billion in a lottery and encouraged them to contribute funds with assurances that they would receive returns from the purported winnings.
According to the commission, Uwakwe contributed an additional N3.35 million to the scheme and another N500,000 toward a rice-processing business the suspect allegedly valued at N1 billion.
The petitioner claimed to have paid a total of N13.33 million to the suspect without receiving any benefit, the EFCC said.
The commission added that several other members of the ministry came forward with similar allegations during the course of the investigation.
Some complainants alleged that the suspect sold items described as “holy ghost thunder,” “miracle stickers” and “spiritual dragons,” promising prosperity and solutions to personal challenges.
The EFCC quoted one alleged victim as saying he purchased “holy ghost thunder” after being told it would solve his problems but received no benefit despite making payments.
According to the commission, the total amount allegedly collected from members of the ministry stands at N70.39 million.
The EFCC said investigations are ongoing and that the suspect will be charged in court if sufficient evidence is established.
