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 through spiritual interventions, miracle products and investment schemes.
Operatives of the EFCC’s Enugu Zonal Directorate are investigating multiple petitions alleging that the cleric obtained money from worshippers through promises of supernatural breakthroughs and business opportunities that never materialised.
According to the commission, one of the petitioners, Okey Uwakwe, alleged that the prophet collected N6.23 million for spiritual work aimed at persuading his brother, who had lived abroad since 1997, to return to Nigeria.
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Uwakwe also claimed he paid another N3.25 million after being assured that spiritual interventions would help his sister-in-law conceive after more than 15 years without a child.
The petitioner further alleged that the cleric announced to church members that he had won N33 billion in a lottery and encouraged them to contribute funds with promises of future dividends.
Believing the claim, Uwakwe reportedly contributed N3.35 million.
He also alleged that members were encouraged to invest in a rice-processing venture said to be worth N1 billion, contributing another N500,000 to the project.
In total, the petitioner said he paid N13.33 million without receiving any of the promised benefits.
The EFCC said additional church members later came forward with similar allegations.
Some claimed they purchased products branded as “Holy Ghost Thunder,” “Miracle Stickers” and “Spiritual Dragons,” which were marketed as solutions to personal, financial and spiritual challenges.
According to investigators, the products formed part of a broader pattern in which worshippers were allegedly persuaded to make payments with promises of prosperity and supernatural breakthroughs.
One alleged victim said he purchased the products believing they would solve his problems, but claimed nothing changed despite repeated payments.
The commission said the total amount allegedly collected from church members has so far reached N70,391,600.
The case has sparked widespread discussion about fraudulent religious schemes and financial exploitation disguised as spiritual services.
The EFCC said investigations are continuing and that the suspect will be charged to court upon conclusion of the probe.
