EFCC Finally Nabs Socialite, Halimat Tejuosho

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Abuja-based socialite Halimat Adenike Tejuosho, over an alleged case of obtaining money by false pretence.

Dele Oyewale, EFCC spokesperson, confirmed on Saturday that Tejuosho was arrested on September 8.

The arrest comes months after the anti-graft agency declared Tejuosho wanted in connection with an ongoing investigation into alleged fraud.

In April, the EFCC said Tejuosho, 41, was wanted over an alleged case of obtaining money by false pretence.

The commission said she was an indigene of Lagos State and gave her last known address as House A26, Aso Grove Estate, Maitama Extension, Abuja.

The EFCC had implored people with information on her whereabouts to contact its offices across the country or the nearest police station and other security agencies.

Tejuosho had previously come under the EFCC’s investigation over allegations relating to an appointment and contract scam.

In June 2025, the commission interrogated her following complaints that she allegedly obtained money from individuals under the guise of securing federal government appointments and lucrative contracts.

The EFCC investigation centred on allegations that she used fake appointment letters and forged documents to convince victims that she could facilitate government appointments and contracts.

Tejuosho, who was identified as the founder of Haleems Integrated Services Limited, was subsequently granted administrative bail while the investigation continued.

Following the EFCC’s declaration in April, the City Boy Movement suspended Tejuosho as its south-west zonal coordinator of the women wing.

The movement said the suspension took immediate effect pending the outcome of the investigation.

It said the decision was taken as an administrative measure to protect its image, credibility and ethical standards.

The group also said the suspension would allow the investigation to proceed “without interference, obstruction, or undue influence”.

The City Boy Movement is a youth-driven political advocacy group that supports President Bola Tinubu’s administration and his Renewed Hope Agenda.