A Lebanese, Khodor Jichi, 38 has been arrested by operatives of the
Interpol section of the Nigerian Police, Alagbon close, Ikoyi, Lagos for
allegedly obtaining 30,000 Euro, equivalent to N13,800,000 under false
pretence from Alhaji Abdul Kareem Musa.
After investigations by Inspector Raphael Ajuro and his team, Jichi, a
resident of Apapa, Lagos was arraigned before an Igbosere Magistrates’
Court, Lagos on a two-count charge of felony to wit: stealing.
Police prosecutor, ASP Henry Obiazi, informed the court in charge
No.6/65/2016 that the accused and others still at large committed the
alleged offence in August, 2016 at Agege, Lagos.
Obiazi told the court that the accused tricked and collected 30,000
euros from the complainant, Alhaji Abdul Kareem Musa, by pretending to
assist him to send the money to his business partner abroad, but instead
converted the money to his personal use.
He said the accused was eventually arrested at a hideout following intelligence gathering.
The accused pleaded not guilty to the police allegations in the open
court and Chief Magistrate A. O. Komolafe admitted him on bail in the
sum of N5m with two sureties in like sum.
Komolafe directed that the defendant must deposit his international
passport with the court and adjourned the case till 22 November, 2016
for mention.
The defendant was taken to Ikoyi prison, Lagos pending when he will be able to fulfill his bail conditions.
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