Man dragged to court for over fraud

Abimbola Abatta, Osogbo

An Osogbo Magistrate’s court on Tuesday arraigned a 41-year-old man, Olaleye Gbenga, for allegedly defrauding two persons of N641,100.

The accused person who is facing four count charges bordering on fraud and stealing pleaded not guilty to the allegations preferred against him.

The prosecutor, A S P Fagboyinbo, had told the court that the defendant fraudulently obtained the sum of N107,500 from one Musa Gbenga Solomon.

He further disclosed that the defendant promised to supply Musa 10 packs of Exotic, 10 packs of Active and 5 packs of Hollandia drinks, knowing fully well that it was false.

He also hinted that the defendant fraudulently Obtained the sum of N533,600 from one Oluwabimpe Dopemu.

He alleged that the defendant collected money from her, under the pretence of supplying her Ovaltine Tea knowing fully well that it’s  false.

Fagboyinbo, told the court that the first offence was committed on the 19th day of January, 2021 while the second offence was committed on the 13th day of December, 2020.

He also noted that the offence is contrary to and punishable under sections 419 and 390 (9) of the criminal code cap 34 Vol. 2 of the Laws of Osun state of Nigeria 2002.

The defense counsel, Okobe Najite prayed the court grant his client bail, in most liberal terms.

In his ruling, Magistrate Ishola Omishade, granted the accused person bail of N500,000 with one surety.

He, thereafter, adjourned the case till March 10, 2021 for mention.