By: Audrey Raymonda John
Thirty years old Mohamed Momoh Lahai a Student made his first appearance before Magistrate Peter Brima Gogra of Pademba road court No.6 in Freetown on a count charge to wit Fraudulent conversion Contrary to Section 20 (1) (iv) (a) of the Larceny Act 1916.
According to the particulars of offence on Thursday 9th March 2023 at Tree planting the western area in Freetown Fraudulently converted to his own use or benefit certain property that is to say one Tricycle with registration number ATU 245 Tarod valued nine hundred and fifty Leones (950) entrusted to him by Baba Galit Brima for the purpose of safe keeping.
The charge was read and explained to the accused person. No plea was taken.
The prosecutor Inspector Musu Edna Kpulun informed the Bench that her witness is absent she seeks for a short adjournment date.
The accused person was unrepresented by legal representative.
Meanwhile, Magistrate Gogra refused bail and sent the accused person to the male correctional center in Freetown.
The matter adjourned to the 31st March 2023 for further hearing.