NAN-H-21
Fraud
By Oluwatope Lawanson
Lagos, Sept. 15, 2017 (NAN) For allegedly attempting to obtain N1 million loan under false pretenses, a businessman, Jacob Omoge, on Friday appeared before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court.
Forty-seven-year-old Omoge, whose address is unknown, is standing trial for attempted fraud before Chief Magistrate B.O. Osunsanmi.
He, however, pleaded innocence.
The prosecutor, Insp. Simeon Imhonwa, had said that the accused committed the offence on Sept. 6 at 5.00p.m. at Fast Credit Ltd., Motorways, Alausa Ikeja.
Imhonwa submitted that the accused attempted to defraud the company of N1 million by presenting loan application forms with fictitious names.
“Omoge presented loan application forms with fake names and address.
“It was discovered during verification that the names and address do not tally.
“Omoge was apprehended and handed over to the police for questioning,” Imhonwa said.
According to the prosecutor, the offence contravenes Section 406 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the accused may be sentenced to up to seven years’ imprisonment if found guilty.
In her ruling, Osunsanmi granted the businessman bail in the sum of N300,000 with two sureties in like sum.
She ordered that the sureties must be gainfully employed, own property in Lagos, and provide evidence of tax payment to the state government.
The chief magistrate adjourned the case until Nov. 14 for mention. (NAN)
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(Edited by Ijeoma Popoola)