The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested the suspended South-West Zonal Coordinator of the women’s wing of the City Boy Movement, Halimat Adenike Tejuosho, over an alleged case of obtaining money by false pretence.

The EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, confirmed the arrest on Saturday, saying Tejuosho was taken into custody on September 8.

“She is in our custody,” Oyewale told TheCable

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

The EFCC had in April announced that Tejuosho, 41, was wanted over an alleged case of obtaining money by false pretence.

At the time, the commission identified her as an indigene of Lagos State and gave her last known address as House A26, Aso Grove Estate, Maitama Extension, Abuja.

The commission had also appealed to members of the public who had information about her whereabouts to contact its offices or the nearest police station and other security agencies.

The latest development now places Tejuosho in EFCC custody as investigators continue to examine the allegations against her

Tejuosho had previously been questioned by the EFCC over allegations connected to an appointment and contract scam.

In June 2025, the businesswoman was interrogated following complaints that she allegedly collected money from individuals after promising to help them secure federal

Reports at the time linked the allegations to claims that fake appointment letters and other forged documents were allegedly used to convince victims that she had the connections required to facilitate government appointments and contracts.

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

The case later returned to public attention after the EFCC issued its wanted notice in April 2026.

The commission did not disclose in the wanted notice the full details of the alleged transactions or the identities of all the persons who may have made complaints against Tejuosho.

However, the agency said she was wanted in connection with an ongoing investigation into alleged obtaining of money by false pretence.

appointments and lucrative contracts.

The development marked a new stage in an investigation that had been running for more than a year.

“This action has been taken as a necessary administrative measure to protect the image, credibility, and ethical standards of the Movement,” the group said.

It added that the suspension was intended to allow the investigation to continue “without interference, obstruction, or undue influence”.

The organisation also stated that the suspension would remain in place pending the “full conclusion and resolution of the matter by the relevant authorities”.

The City Boy Movement is a political advocacy group associated with support for President Bola Tinubu and his administration.