Businessman, 44, charged with defrauding friend of N9.7 m
Fraud
By Vivian Ibobo
Ikeja, Sept. 19, 2018 (NAN) A 44-year-old businessman, Nkemakonam Ofong, who allegedly defrauded his friend to the tune of N9.7million, on Wednesday appeared before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Lagos.
The accused, who resides at No.11, Showemimo St., Off Ajibudu St., Karole Estate, Ogba, Lagos, is facing a three-count charge of obtaining money under false pretences, conspiracy and stealing.
The prosecutor, Insp. Victor Eruada, told the court that the accused committed the offences with others still at large, sometime in April and in August, at Ogba area of Lagos State.
Eruada said that the accused fraudulently obtained the sum from his friend, who is also the complainant, Mr Martins Anagor.
“The accused obtained N9.7 million from the complainant under the guise of supplying him ship scrap barge, which he never did.
“He converted the money to his personal use,’’ the prosecutor said.
Eruada said that the offences contravened Sections 287, 411 and 314 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015 (Revised).
The accused, however, denied committing the offences.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Section 314 prescribes 15 years jail term for obtaining money under false pretences.
The Magistrate, Mrs M.I. Dan-Oni, granted the accused a bail of N1million with two sureties in like sum.
She adjourned the case until Dec. 3, for mention. (NAN)
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Edited by Remi Koleoso/Oluwole Sogunle