The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) 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 ₦70 million through various spiritual and investment schemes.
The anti-graft agency disclosed the development in a statement published on its official X account on Wednesday, stating that operatives of its Enugu Zonal Directorate are investigating multiple petitions filed against the cleric.
According to the EFCC, one of the petitioners, Okey Uwakwe, alleged that the suspect exploited the trust of church members by presenting himself as a genuine man of God with supernatural powers capable of solving personal and financial problems.
The petitioner claimed that he paid the cleric ₦6.23 million for spiritual interventions intended to persuade his brother, who had lived abroad since 1997, to return to Nigeria.
Uwakwe further alleged that he paid another ₦3.25 million after the prophet promised to help his sister-in-law conceive following more than 15 years of childlessness.
The EFCC also disclosed that the suspect allegedly informed members of his congregation that he had won a ₦33 billion lottery jackpot and encouraged them to make financial contributions with assurances that they would receive returns from the supposed winnings.
Based on that representation, the petitioner reportedly contributed an additional ₦3.35 million.
In another alleged investment scheme, church members were invited to invest in a proposed ₦1 billion rice processing project. Uwakwe claimed he contributed ₦500,000 to the venture.
According to the commission, the petitioner paid a total of ₦13.33 million to the cleric but did not receive any of the promised benefits.
The EFCC said more members of the ministry later came forward with similar allegations as investigations progressed.
One complainant alleged that the suspect told church members the purported ₦33 billion lottery prize could not be accessed because of spiritual opposition. To overcome the challenge, congregants were allegedly encouraged to purchase what he described as "Holy Ghost Thunder."
Investigators said each "Holy Ghost Thunder" item was sold for ₦38,000, with members urged to buy as many as possible.
The commission further alleged that the suspect marketed several spiritual products, including miracle stickers, spiritual dragons, and Holy Ghost Thunder, while promising prosperity, breakthroughs, and solutions to personal challenges.
Another victim reportedly told investigators that despite purchasing the spiritual items, there was no improvement in his situation.
According to the EFCC, the total amount allegedly obtained from members of the ministry stands at ₦70.39 million.
The commission added that investigations are ongoing and that the suspect will be charged to court upon the conclusion of its investigation.