Ogun court N2.5m fraud case as 57-year-old man is arraigned for alleged obtaining money under false pretence and remanded on bail
A 57-year-old man, Aberuagba Fagbamila, has been arraigned before an Ota Magistrates’ Court in Ogun State, Nigeria, over alleged fraud involving N2.5 million.
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The N2.5m fraud case involves charges of obtaining money under false pretence, stealing, and conspiracy, to which the defendant pleaded not guilty.
Prosecutor ASP E.O. Adaraloye told the court that Fagbamila and others now at large allegedly committed the offences in 2025 at Iyana Irun, Iga-Osi, Ota.
The prosecution alleged that the defendant collected N2.5 million from the complainant, Taofeeq Ayonide, under the claim that it would be used to resolve spiritual challenges.
It was further alleged that the defendant diverted the funds for personal use instead of fulfilling the promised spiritual assistance.
The Ogun court N2.5m fraud proceedings were said to have contravened Sections 390(9), 419 and 516 of the Criminal Code, Volume 1, Laws of Ogun State, 2006.
Presiding Magistrate Mrs O.O. Fadairo granted the defendant bail in the sum of N200,000, with one surety in like sum.
The court ordered that the surety must reside within the court’s jurisdiction, be gainfully employed, and provide evidence of tax payment to the Ogun State Government.
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The case was adjourned until April 16 for further hearing.
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