By: Audrey Raymonda John
A 35-year-old businessman, Ibrahim Mansaray, has been granted bail by Magistrate Mustapha Brima Jah of Pademba Road Court No. 1 on two counts of alleged fraud-related offences.
He is charged with issuing a cheque without sufficient funds, contrary to Section 42(1), No. 3 of the Payment Systems Act 2009, and fraudulent conversion, contrary to Section 20(1)(iv)(a) of the Larceny Act 1916.
According to the particulars of offence, on 20th April 2026 at No. 26 Siaka Stevens Street, Western Area, Freetown, the accused allegedly issued a Sierra Leone Commercial Bank cheque (No. 04730442) with a face value of Le 50,000 from account number 003013168547112109 to Alusine A. Jalloh, knowing that the account had insufficient funds.
The second count states that on 17th March 2026 at the same address, the defendant allegedly fraudulently converted to his own use 40 pieces of toner ink, each valued at Le 2,000, totaling Le 80,000. The items were reportedly entrusted to him by Alhaji Alusine Jalloh for the purpose of sale.
When the charges were read and explained to the defendant, no plea was taken as the matter is a committal proceeding.
Counsel for the defendant, E.J. Aruna Esq., renewed and adopted the previous bail application on behalf of his client.
Magistrate Jah subsequently granted bail in the sum of Le 100,000, with two sureties in like sum. One surety must be employed or provide proof of a legitimate business with a reputable organization. Both sureties must be Sierra Leonean residents within Freetown and must present valid identification cards. Bail is to be approved by the Deputy Assistant Registrar.
The matter was adjourned to 15th June 2026.