EFCC Arrests Abuja Businesswoman, Halimat Tejuosho, Over High-Profile Appointment Scam

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Halimat Adenike Tejuosho, a prominent Abuja-based businesswoman, over her alleged involvement in a high-profile appointment and contract scam involving millions of naira and U.S. dollars.

Tejuosho, who claims to be the founder of Haleems Integrated Services Limited, is accused of defrauding several individuals by promising to use her purported political influence and access to high-ranking officials to secure federal appointments and government contracts.

According to a source within the EFCC, the suspect ran a highly organized scheme, presenting forged documents and fake appointment letters to convince victims of her legitimacy. She is also alleged to have impersonated an aide to the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, in a bid to bolster her false claims.

A court had earlier recommended her prosecution on multiple charges, including Advance Fee Fraud, Criminal Diversion of Funds, Criminal Breach of Trust, and Cheating.

“She exploited humanitarian and NGO activities to gain trust and manipulate emotions,” an EFCC official disclosed. “This case illustrates how fraudsters increasingly adopt professional fronts to mask criminal activity.”

Following an invitation for questioning, Tejuosho was placed on administrative bail under strict conditions. The EFCC says investigations are ongoing to identify additional victims and recover more funds tied to the scam.

Efforts to contact the suspect after her arrest proved unsuccessful, as her phone remained switched off.

The EFCC reiterated its commitment to combating financial crimes and called on members of the public who may have had dealings with Tejuosho to come forward with information.