Car Dealers Remanded For Allegedly Defrauding Potential Buyer In Osun

By Oluwafemi Taiwo

An Osun State Magistrate’s Court sitting in Osogbo on Thursday ordered the remand of two persons , Edeani Jasper , 31, and Fatipe Tolulope, 25, in Ile-Ife Correctional Centre for alleged fraud of N18 million.

The duo however pleaded not guilty to a four -count charge .

The Police Prosecutor, Insp. Elisa Olusegun, had told the court that the defendant committed the offense on Feb. 7 within Osogbo metropolis .

Olayiwola said the defendant conspired between themselves to defraud Emmanuel Davis to the tune of N18, million with intent to buy 25 cars for him from the United State of America.

The Defense Counsel, Mr Dayo Awoyemi prayed the court to grant his client bail in the most liberal terms.

The Magistrate, Mr Isola Omisade, ordered the defendants to be remanded in prison custody due to the magnitude of the offence being committed.

Omisade however, adjourned the case till Feb.25 for consideration on the bail application by the Defense Counsel .