Quinquagenarian Docked For Alleged Fraud, Stealing in Osun

A 58-year old artisan has been arraigned by the Osun State Police Command before an Osogbo Magistrate Court over alleged fraud.Police Prosecutor, Fagboyinbo Abiodun told the court that the accused person fraudulently tricked and obtained the sum of N750,000 from one Bisi Ajayi on the agreement of helping him to fix his building aluminium work.

Abiodun said the accused after being paid inadvance for the service failed and breached the terms and conditions attached to the agreement.

He explained that the accused person stopped fixing the aluminium sometimes in February, 2017.

Abiodun added that the offence is contrary to and punishable under section 421 of Criminal Code Cap 34, volume II, Laws of Osun State of Nigeria, 2003.

In his plea, the accused person pleaded not guilty and his counsel, Barrister Adeyinka Dada prayed for his bail in the most liberal terms.

Chief Magistrate Olusola Aluko granted the accused person the bail of N200,000 with two sureties in like sum and adjourned the case till 2nd of July, 2017.