A 42-year-old man, John Aliu, on Monday appeared before an Ota Magistrates’ Court for allegedly defrauding a woman of N105, 000.
Aliu, whose address was not provided, is facing a two-count charge of fraud and collecting money under false pretences.
The prosecutor, Insp. E.O Adaraloye, told the court that the defendant committed the offences on March 10, 2020, at Ijako Sugar area of Ota.
Adaraloye said that the defendant collected N80, 000 from one Adeniyi Fade, under the pretext of returning the money after using it.
The prosecutor added that the defendant also collected N25, 000 from the complainant, Fade, under pretext of selling a used freezer.
He said the defendant converted the money to personal use instead of returning the N80, 000 cash to her and also failed to give the freezer to the woman.
Adaraloye said that the offences contravened Sections 383 and 419 of the Criminal Code, Laws of Ogun, 2006.
The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges.
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The Magistrate, Mrs A. O Adeyemi, granted the defendant bail of N100, 000 with one surety in like sum.
Adeyemi ordered that the surety must reside within the court’s jurisdiction and be gainfully employed with evidence of tax payment to Ogun Government.
The case was adjourned until April 1 for continuation of trial. (NAN)
