The Interpol section of the Nigerian Police Force has charged a Lebanese man, Khodor Jichi, to court for allegedly obtaining 30,000 Euro, equivalent to N13.8m under false pretense from one Alhaji Abdul Kareem Musa.
The Police prosecutor, ASP Henry Obiazi, told the Igbosere Magistrates’ Court in charge No.6/65/2016 that the accused and others still at large committed the alleged offence in August, 2016 at Agege, Lagos.
According to Obiazi, the 38-year-old is facing a two-count charge of felony to wit and stealing.
Obiazi said, “The accused tricked and collected 30, 000 euros from the complainant, Alhaji Abdul Kareem Musa by pretending to assist him to send the money to his business partner abroad, but instead converted the money to his personal use.”
“The accused was eventually arrested at a hideout following intelligence gathering,” Obiazi said, adding that the offences were punishable under sections 312(3) and 285(9) of the Criminal Laws of Lagos State, 2011.
The accused person pleaded not guilty.
The Chief Magistrate A. O. Komolafe admitted him on bail in the sum of N5m with two sureties in like sum.
Komolafe directed that the defendant must deposit his international passport with the court, ordering that he be remanded at the Ikoyi prison pending when he will be able to fulfill his bail conditions.
The Magistrate adjourned the case till November 22 for further hearing.
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