Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Gabriel Osa
Wake County, North Carolina, United States — Law enforcement officers in Wake County have arrested Roseline Iyewandé Ajeshola, a Nigerian-American socialite residing in Katy, Texas, on allegations that she posed as a financial broker and defrauded a victim of nearly $247,000 in a scheme that is now the subject of a criminal investigation. The arrest has drawn significant attention after Ajeshola’s booking photo circulated widely on social media.
According to arrest warrants issued by the Morrisville Police Department, Ajeshola is facing four felony counts of Obtaining Property by False Pretense — each classified as a Class C felony under North Carolina law when the value of the property obtained exceeds $100,000. Prosecutors allege she used a false identity and misrepresentations to gain the victim’s trust, presenting herself as a legitimate financial broker in order to manipulate them into transferring substantial sums of money to a bank account under her control.
Investigators say the alleged fraudulent transactions occurred on 26 February 2025, with four suspicious transfers recorded as part of the suspected scheme: $52,000, $130,000, $60,000 and $5,000, amounting to over $247,000 in total. Prosecutors allege that after receiving the funds, Ajeshola moved them to another recipient, though details about that transfer and the intended use of the funds remain under investigation.
The charges accuse Ajeshola of deliberately deceiving the victim about her professional credentials and financial services, exploiting their trust in order to procure money under false pretences. Under North Carolina statute, “obtaining property by false pretense” occurs when an individual knowingly uses false representations to induce another person to part with money or property, with the intent to defraud. Penalties for Class C felonies in such cases can include significant prison terms, fines and potential restitution obligations if a conviction is secured.
Wake County law enforcement officials have not yet released additional details about court dates or whether Ajeshola has entered a plea. The investigation remains active, and further charges or proceedings could be announced as authorities continue to review evidence and consult with prosecutors.
Ajeshola’s arrest highlights ongoing concerns about financial fraud schemes and identity deception in the United States, where individuals posing in professional guises can exploit victims through electronic transfers and false assurances. Authorities have reiterated that defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Community reactions following her arrest have been amplified online, with social media users sharing her mugshot and commenting on the allegations as the case continues to develop. Public records and law enforcement statements will be key to understanding the full scope of the alleged scheme and any potential links to broader financial crime networks.
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