A Nigerian-American woman, Roseline Iyewande Ajeshola, has been arrested by authorities in Wake County, North Carolina, over allegations of a large-scale financial fraud involving more than $247,000.
Ajeshola, a resident of Katy, Texas, and widely described as a popular Lagos socialite, was taken into custody following investigations by the Morrisville Police Department. Law enforcement officials allege that she posed as a financial broker and deceitfully obtained substantial sums of money from a victim under false pretenses.
According to arrest warrants, Roseline Iyewande Ajeshola is facing four felony counts of Obtaining Property by False Pretense, offences classified as Class C felonies under North Carolina law. Investigators say she allegedly convinced the victim to transfer large amounts of money into a bank account under her control, after which the funds were reportedly redirected to another recipient.
Court documents detail four separate transfers believed to be part of the alleged scheme. The transactions include $52,000, $130,000, $60,000, and $5,000, all reportedly carried out on February 26, 2025. The total amount involved in the alleged fraud stands at over $247,000.
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Authorities noted that the suspect allegedly presented herself as a credible financial intermediary, exploiting trust to facilitate the transfers. The case has drawn widespread attention both in the United States and Nigeria after Ajeshola’s mugshot surfaced online and went viral, sparking intense public discussion across social media platforms.
Under North Carolina law, a Class C felony is considered a serious offence and can carry severe penalties upon conviction, including lengthy prison sentences and substantial fines, depending on the circumstances and prior criminal record.
As of the time of filing this report, investigations are ongoing, and law enforcement officials have not ruled out the possibility of additional charges or other victims. Authorities have reiterated that Roseline Iyewande Ajeshola is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
