By: Audrey Raymonda John
Thirty-one-year-old businessman Mamoud Dainkeh Kargbo made another appearance before Magistrate Augustine Brima Samura of Pademba Road Court No. 8 on two counts: Conspiracy to Defraud and Larceny by Servant, contrary to Section 17(1)(a) of the Larceny Act of 1916.
According to the police charge sheet, between 23 February and 25 March 2025, at Access Bank on Siaka Stevens Street in Freetown, the accused allegedly conspired with unknown persons with the intent to defraud Access Bank Sierra Leone Ltd.
On the second count, prosecutors allege that during the same period, the accused, acting as an Orange Money agent, used the mobile money wallet-to-bank platform to unlawfully withdraw Le199,555.91 from Account Number 0020200001277, belonging to Orange Mobile Finance Ltd.
When the charges were read and explained, the accused did not enter a plea.
Defence counsel O.T. Kamara applied for bail pursuant to Section 76(1)(c) of the Criminal Procedure Act 2024. However, Magistrate Samura denied the application, citing the seriousness of the allegations and the lack of sufficient information for the court to properly assess the bail request. The accused was therefore remanded at the Male Correctional Centre, Pademba Road.
The prosecution informed the court that no witnesses were present and requested additional time to serve the defence and complete all necessary filings. In response, the court set a 14-day compliance period for the prosecution to serve witnesses and fulfil all committal requirements. Defence counsel confirmed receipt of the court documents during the hearing. The matter was adjourned to 2 December 2025 for further proceedings.