Adejimi Adepoju, 21, has been arraigned before a Magistrate’s court in Ile- Ife, Osun State, for allegedly defrauding a phone seller using a fake money transfer.
The incident occurred on April 3 at the New Market, within the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.
Prosecutor Sunday Osanyintuyi informed the court that Adepoju deceived the seller into handing over a mobile phone valued at N180,000 by making a counterfeit transfer for the same amount.
This act, according to Osanyintuyi, violates Section 157 of the Criminal Code, Laws of Osun, 2002, which deals with fraudulent activities. Adepoju pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Defense counsel, Samuel Obi, requested bail for his client, assuring the court that Adepoju had reliable sureties who would vouch for him.
Magistrate Taofeek Badmus granted bail, with the bond set at N500,000. However, specific conditions were attached.
Both sureties must present affidavits of means, reside within the court’s jurisdiction, and one must be a blood relative of the defendant.
Court’s Decision
In response to the defense’s plea, Magistrate Taofeek Badmus granted bail to the accused.
The bail was set at N500,000, with two sureties required to match the bail amount. Additionally, the sureties must provide an affidavit of means, reside within the court’s jurisdiction, and one of them must be a blood relative of the defendant.
The court adjourned the case for further proceedings, emphasizing the importance of adherence to the bail conditions and ensuring the defendant’s presence during subsequent hearings.