TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Board of Nursing has officially revoked the license of a nurse from Burlington County who was convicted and sentenced to federal prison for enticing two women to the U.S. and compelling them to serve as domestic workers in her residence.
Bolaji Bolarinwa, a registered nurse and advanced practice nurse hailing from Moorestown, was found guilty in April 2024 of several federal offenses, which included two counts of forced labor, alien harboring for profit, and document servitude. In May 2025, she received a sentence of 45 months in prison, a fine of $35,000, and was ordered to pay restitution amounting to $87,518.72.
Court findings revealed that Bolarinwa deceived the women with false promises, confiscated their passports upon their arrival, and subjected them to physical threats, constant monitoring, and psychological torment, compelling them to carry out unpaid domestic and childcare duties.
On September 30, 2025, the New Jersey Board of Nursing formally revoked her licenses through a final consent order, preventing her from reapplying for a minimum of 10 years.
“The criminal acts this licensee perpetrated demonstrate an utter disregard for the safety of others,” said Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin. “There is no place in the nursing profession for such appalling behavior.”
Acting Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs Elizabeth M. Harris added that Bolarinwa’s actions were “in direct violation of the fundamental principles of nursing.”
In addition to her criminal conduct, Bolarinwa also violated professional regulations by failing to report her criminal charges on her 2023 license renewal application. The Board determined that her behavior reflected a lack of moral character, dishonesty, and deception, and posed a serious risk to public safety.
