By: Audrey Raymonda John
23 years old Morlai Bangura a pupil made his first appearance before Magistrate Peter Brima Gogra of Pademba road court No.6 in Freetown on a count of Fraudulent conversion Contrary to Section 20 (1) (iv) (a) of the Larceny Act 1916.
According to the particulars of offence on Thursday 12th October 2023 at No.18 Williams Street the western area in Freetown Fraudulently converted to his use or benefit certain property that is to say one orange mobile phone valued eight hundred Leones (800) entrusted to you by Suliaman Jalloh for the purpose of Safekeeping.
When the charge was read and explained to the accused person; he pleaded not guilty.
The prosecutor Inspector Musu Edna Kpulun informed the court that her witness is absent and requested for a short adjournment date.
Meanwhile, Magistrate Gogra refused bail and sent the accused person to the male correctional center in Freetown and matter was adjourned to the 6th November 2023.