By: Audrey Raymonda John
Samuel Bundu who identified himself as the Inspector General of Police William Fayia Sellu, on Thursday 20th April 2023, made his first appearance before Magistrate Isata Sellu Tucker of Court No 2. Pademba Road, Freetown, for allegedly defrauding Mohamed Omodu Kamara alias APC Jagaban Le 187 MILLION.
The accused is charged on three (3) counts ranging from conspiracy to defraud contrary to law.
Count 2 obtaining money by false pretenses contrary to Section 32 (1) of the Larceny Act 1916 and personation contrary to Section 3 of Cap 34 as amended by Sub-Section 4 and 5 of the Personation and Uniform (Amended) Act 13 1975.
Particulars of Offence, the accused Samuel Bundu on Friday 24 February 2023, at No. 22 Malter Street, Freetown, Fourah Bay, Freetown, with intent to defraud conspired together with other person’s unknown and defrauded Mohamed Omodu Kamara alias Jagaban the sum of one hundred and eighty seven million Leones in old currency, with the pretext that he was sent by the Inspector General of the Sierra Leone Police, which is known to be false.
Count 2 states that the accused on the same date and place with intent to defraud, obtained the sum of one hundred and eighty seven million Leones by falsely pretending that he was sent by the Inspector General of the Sierra Leone Police, which is known to be false.
Count 3 states that the accused on the same date and place under the assumed character of the Personal Assistant of the Inspector General of the Sierra Leone Police, obtained the sum of forty million Leones old currency, from Mohamed Omodu Kamara alias Jagaban without lawful authority.
The charges were read and explained to the accused person No plea was taken and no legal representation for the accused person was taken.
Meanwhile, Magistrate Tucker refused bail and sent the accused person to the male correctional center in Freetown.
The matter was adjourned to the 24th April 2023 for further hearing Assistant Superintendent of police Hawa Bah is prosecuting the matter.