Nigerian Socialite Roseline Ajesola Arrested in North Carolina Over Alleged $247,000 Fraud Scheme

Authorities in Wake County, North Carolina, have arrested Roseline Iyewande Ajesola, a Nigerian-American woman and prominent Lagos socialite, over allegations of financial fraud involving more than $247,000.

According to arrest warrants issued by the Morrisville Police Department, Ajesola, who resides in Katy, Texas, is facing four felony counts of Obtaining Property by False Pretense, classified as a Class C felony under North Carolina law.

Investigators allege that Ajesola falsely presented herself as a financial broker and convinced a victim to transfer large sums of money into a bank account under her control. The funds were allegedly forwarded to another party shortly after the transfers were made.

Court documents indicate that four transactions are linked to the alleged scheme: $52,000, $130,000, $60,000, and $5,000. The transfers reportedly occurred on February 26, 2025, bringing the total amount involved to over $247,000.

The arrest has attracted widespread attention online following the circulation of her mugshot on social media. Investigations into the matter are ongoing, and authorities have not disclosed whether additional suspects may be involved.