Businessman, 39, arraigned over alleged N9.1 million fraud
A businessman, Anayo Unigwe, 39, on Wednesday, appeared before an Ojo Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State, accused of fraudulently obtaining a Ford car and N1.4 million from his victim.
Mr Unigwe was charged before Magistrates’ L.K.J Layeni on a two-counts charge of obtaining by false pretences and stealing.
He, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges.
The prosecutor, ASP Simon Uche told the court that the defendant committed the offence on December 23, 2023 at the Fancy and Furniture section of Alaba International Market in Ojo.
He alleged that the defendant obtained a blue Ford car and N1.4 million, totaling N9.1 million, from one Ikpo Nnamdi, on the pretext that he could facilitate repair of the car.
Mr Uche alleged that Mr Unigwe made the representation, knowing the same to be false, and stole the said car and money.
The offences, the prosecutor said, contravened the provisions of section 287 and 314 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.
Mr Layeni granted the defendant bail in the sum of N500,000 with two sureties in like sum.
He adjourned the case until December 9 for mention.
(NAN)
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