By: Audrey Raymonda John
Mohamed Thunkara a Masoner made his first appearance before Magistrate Peter Brima Gogra of Pademba road court No.1 in Freetown on one count charge to wit Obtaining money by false pretences contrary to section 32 (1) of the Larceny Act 1916.
According to the particulars of offence on a date between 1st to 28th February 2023 in Freetown with intent to defraud obtained the total sum of thirty two thousand Leones (32,000) from Bobson Benso with the pretext to facilitate the travelling of his relatives Mamadu Jalloh and Alie Kamara to Kuwait knowing same to be false.
The charge was read and explained to the accused person and he pleaded not guilty
The prosecutor Musu Edna Kpulun told the court that her witness is absent she seek for a short adjournment date.
Meanwhile, Magistrate Gogra refused bail and sent the accused person to the male correctional center in Freetown.
The matter was adjourned to the 28th Mar 2023 for further hearing