By: Audrey Raymonda John
Twenty-seven-year-old Mohamed Bangura, a businessman, has been remanded at the Male Correctional Centre in Freetown after appearing before Magistrate Mustapha Brima Jah of Pademba Road Court No. 1 on a count charge of obtaining money by false pretences, contrary to Section 32(1) of the Larceny Act of 1916.
According to the particulars of the offence, on diverse dates between June 10 and June 30, 2026, at Ogoo Farm, Western Area, Freetown, Bangura allegedly obtained a total sum of Le62, 000 from Martha Kanu with intent to defraud.
The prosecution alleged that Bangura obtained the money under the pretext of installing solar panels at Kanu’s resort centre at Ogoo Farm, Freetown, knowing the representation to be false.
When the charge was read and explained to the accused, no plea was taken, as the matter is before the court for committal proceedings.
The prosecutor, Deputy Superintendent of Police Eric A. Deen, Esq., informed the court that he had served the accused with a copy of the case file and the inquiry file.
The accused confirmed receipt of the documents.
Meanwhile, Magistrate Jah refused bail, citing the seriousness of the alleged offence, and remanded Bangura at the Male Correctional Centre.
The matter was adjourned to September 14, 2026.