By: Audrey Raymonda John
Thirty-one-year-old Alfred Kamara made his first appearance before Magistrate John Manso Fornah at Pademba Road Court No. 2 in Freetown on a charge of fraudulent conversion, contrary to Section 20 (1) (iv) (b) of the Larceny Act of 1916.
According to the particulars of the offence, on 19 January 2026 at Sumaila Town in the Western Area of Freetown, the accused allegedly fraudulently converted to his own use and benefit one blue-and-black HLX 125 motorbike with registration number AWT 817, valued at Le12,000, which had been entrusted to him by Sheriff Turay for commercial use.
When the charge was read and explained to the defendant, he pleaded guilty.
Following his plea, Magistrate Fornah refused bail and ordered that the defendant be remanded at the Male Correctional Facility in Freetown pending sentencing.
The matter was adjourned to 14 May 2026 for sentencing.
Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Sorie Conteh prosecuted the case.