The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has commenced investigation into a self-acclaimed prophet, Godwin Sunday Ajuluchukwucheya, popularly known as Prophet Sunday Koboko, over allegations of defrauding members of his ministry of N70.39 million through alleged spiritual schemes and investment promises.
In a statement posted on its official X handle on Wednesday, the anti-graft agency said operatives of its Enugu Zonal Directorate are probing claims that the cleric obtained money from church members under the guise of spiritual interventions and purported business opportunities.
The EFCC said the case followed multiple petitions from alleged victims, including one Okey Uwakwe, who accused the prophet of collecting millions of naira for various “spiritual works” and investment claims.
Uwakwe alleged that he paid N6.23 million for spiritual intervention aimed at convincing his brother, who had lived abroad since 1997, to return to Nigeria. He also claimed to have paid N3.25 million for prayers targeted at helping his childless sister-in-law conceive after over 15 years of infertility.
The petitioner further alleged that the suspect told members of his ministry that he had won N33 billion in a lottery and urged them to contribute funds with promises of future dividends from the supposed winnings.
According to the EFCC, Uwakwe also invested an additional N3.35 million in the alleged scheme and paid another N500,000 for a rice-processing venture the suspect reportedly valued at N1 billion.
He claimed that in total, he parted with N13.33 million without receiving any benefit.
The commission stated that several other members of the ministry later came forward with similar complaints, alleging a pattern of exploitation.
Some of the complainants further alleged that the prophet sold items described as “holy ghost thunder,” “miracle stickers,” and “spiritual dragons,” which were presented as solutions to personal and financial challenges.
“One of the members and victim of the suspect said he was persuaded to purchase what was called ‘holy ghost thunder’ with assurances that it would solve his problems, but nothing changed after making the payments,” the EFCC stated.
According to the anti-graft agency, preliminary findings indicate that the total amount allegedly obtained from victims stands at N70.39 million.
The EFCC confirmed that investigations are ongoing and that the suspect will be charged to court upon conclusion of the probe.
