Lagos, – A 34-year-old man, Rufai Moruf, who allegedly obtained N2.5 million on the pretext of supplying goods, was on Wednesday charged before an Apapa Magistrates’ Court, Lagos.
Moruf, a resident of Ajegunle area of Lagos, is facing a three-count charge of conspiracy, stealing and obtaining money under false pretences.
The prosecutor, Cpl. Friday Inedu, told the court that the accused committed the offences in February at Festac Town area of Lagos.
Inedu said Moruf conspired with others still at large and collected N2.5 million from the complainant with a promise to supply goods to a man, Oluwatosin Olasunkanmi.
Instead of supplying the goods as promised, the accused converted the money to his personal use, he said.
“When Olasunkanmi did not receive the goods, he decided to confront Moruf, who refused to give him the money.’’[pro_ad_display_adzone id=”70560″]
The offences, Inedu noted, contravened Sections 285, 312 and 409 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Section 285 provides three years imprisonment for stealing, while Section 312 prescribes a 15-year jail term for obtaining money under false pretences.
Section 409 stipulates two years sentence for conspiracy.
The accused pleaded not guilty.
Ruling on the bail application of the accused, the Senior Magistrate, Mr G.L. Hotepo, granted him bail in the sum of N100, 000 with two sureties in like sum.
The case was adjourned till July 16 for mention. (NAN)