Ogun: Man arraigned over alleged N3m fraud

A 38-year-old man, Babalola Abideen, was on Monday arraigned before an Ota Magistrates’ Court in Ogun State for allegedly defrauding a complainant of N3 million.

Abideen, whose residential address was not provided, is facing a three-count charge bordering on stealing, conspiracy, and obtaining a tricycle under false pretense.

The prosecutor, ASP E. O. Adaraloye, told the court that the defendant and others still at large committed the offences on July 3 at about 1:25 p.m. at No. 10, Queen Avenue, Beye De Bells, Ota.

Adaraloye alleged that Abideen and his accomplices fraudulently obtained a tricycle with registration number MUS 982 QF, worth N3 million, on hire purchase, under the agreement of remitting N7,000 daily to the complainant, David Abiodun, but failed to honour the terms.

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He said the offences contravened Sections 319, 387, and 516 of the Criminal Code, Laws of Ogun State, 2006.

The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Magistrate O. O. Fadairo granted him bail in the sum of N300,000 with one surety in like sum. The surety, she directed, must reside within the court’s jurisdiction, be gainfully employed, and present evidence of tax payment to the Ogun State Government.

The case was adjourned until August 25 for further hearing.

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