EFCC has arrested Abuja Businesswoman Halimat Tejuosho over alleged multi-million Naira contract scam.
NaijaOnPoint Nigeria reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Halimat Adenike Tejuosho, an Abuja-based businesswoman, over her alleged involvement in a multi-million naira contract and appointment fraud scheme.
Tejuosho, who identifies as the founder of Haleems Integrated Services Limited, is accused of defrauding multiple victims by claiming she had political influence and close ties to top government officials, which she allegedly used to promise federal appointments and lucrative contracts.
According to sources within the anti-graft agency, Tejuosho operated a sophisticated racket that involved the use of forged documents and counterfeit appointment letters to convince her victims of her legitimacy. She is also accused of impersonating a senior aide to the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, to bolster her credibility.
An earlier court ruling had recommended her prosecution on several charges, including Advance Fee Fraud, Criminal Breach of Trust, Criminal Diversion of Funds, and Cheating.
“She built trust by presenting herself through humanitarian and NGO-related initiatives, exploiting emotional goodwill for financial gain,” an EFCC official stated.
Tejuosho was arrested after responding to an invitation for questioning and has since been released on administrative bail under strict conditions. Investigations are ongoing, with the EFCC working to trace additional victims and recover stolen funds linked to the fraudulent scheme.
All efforts to reach the suspect for comment after her arrest were unsuccessful, as her phone remained unreachable.
The EFCC has urged members of the public who may have transacted with Tejuosho or fallen victim to similar schemes to come forward with information, reaffirming its commitment to eradicating economic and financial crimes across the country.