The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Halimat Adenike Tejuosho, an Abuja-based businesswoman, for alleged involvement in an appointment scam and obtaining credit by false pretenses.
According to the lawyer of one of the victims, Chief Tolu Babaleye, Tejuosho, who claimed to be the founder of Haleems Integrated Services Limited, allegedly collected millions of naira and US dollars from unsuspecting victims by promising to leverage her supposed high-level connections to secure appointments and lucrative contracts.
Babalaye alleged that Tejuosho operated a sophisticated scheme, using forged documents and fake appointment letters to convince victims of her legitimacy.
He also alleged that she impersonated an aide to the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, which the court had previously recommended her for prosecution on charges of Advance Fee Fraud, Criminal Diversion of Funds, Criminal Breach of Trust, and Cheating.
Tejuosho allegedly used her humanitarian and NGO activities as a cover-up to draw sympathy and secure positions.
The EFCC is working to identify additional victims and has reiterated its commitment to combating financial crimes. She was invited for questioning, granted bail on conditions, and may be charged to court soon.
Editor: Ena Agbanoma
