A 66-year-old man, Sikirulleh Olaniyi, who allegedly collected N5.3 million under false pretence from two persons was, on Tuesday, arraigned before an Ota Magistrates ‘ Court in Ogun.
Olaniyi, whose address was not provided, is facing a two-count charge of fraud and collecting money under false pretence.
The Prosecutor, ASP E.O. Adaraloye, told the court that the defendant committed the offences sometime on April 13, at Sango-Ota area.
He alleged that the defendant collected N5.3 million under the pretext of procuring Saudi Arabia visas for the two complainants, Saka Rasaq and Saliu Ramat, but failed to fulfill his agreement.
Adaraloye said that the offences contravened Sections 390 and 419 of the Criminal Code Vol.1, Laws of Ogun, 2006.
The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.
The Magistrate, Mrs O.O. Fadairo, granted bail to the defendant in the sum of N400,000 with two responsible sureties in like sum.
Fadairo said that the sureties must reside within the court’s jurisdiction and be gainfully employed with evidence of tax payment to Ogun Government.
The case was later adjourned to Sept. 3 for trial. (NAN)
