A 34-year-old man, Rufai Moruf, was on Wednesday arraigned before an Apapa Magistrate Court, sitting in Lagos, for allegedly obtaining N2.5 million on the pretence of supplying goods.
Moruf, who resides at the Ajegunle area of the state, is standing trial on a three-count charge bordering on conspiracy, stealing and obtaining money under false pretence.
While testifying in court, the prosecutor, Cpl Friday Inedu, said Moruf committed the offences in February at the Festac area of Lagos.
The prosecutor told the court that the accused connived with some people now at large and collected N2.5 million from the complainant, Oluwatoyin Olasunkanmi with a promise to supply him goods.
Inedu added that the accused converted the money to his personal use instead of supplying the goods as promised.
“When Olasunkanmi did not receive the goods, he decided to confront Moruf, who refused to give him the money,’’ he said.
According to the prosecutor, the offences contravened Sections 285, 312 and 409 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011.
When the charges were read, Moruf pleaded not guilty.
In his ruling, the Senior Magistrate, Mr G.L. Hotepo, granted the accused bail in the sum of N100, 000 with two sureties in like sum.
Hotepo consequently adjourned the case till July 16 for mention.
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