Khodor Jichi, 38 was arrested by operatives of the Interpol section of the Nigerian Police, Alagbon close, Ikoyi, Lagos for allegedly obtaining 30,000 Euro (N13,800,000) under false pretence from one Alhaji Abdul Kareem Musa.
The accused had pretended to assist the complainant send the money to his business partner abroad, but instead converted the money to his personal use.
After investigations by Inspector Raphael Ajuro and his team, he was charged to court.
Police prosecutor, ASP Henry Obiazi told 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.
The defendant pleaded not guilty 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.
The defendant was taken to Ikoyi prison, Lagos pending when he will be able to fulfill his bail condition.
Source: PM News
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