By: Audrey Raymonda John
Sylvester Musa, also known as Sylvester Amara, a 40-year-old nurse, made his first appearance before Magistrate Augustine Brima Samura at Pademba Road Court No. 8 in Freetown on allegations of theft and fraudulent conversion of medical supplies.
He faces two counts of Larceny by Servant, contrary to Section 17(1) of the Larceny Act of 1916, and Fraudulent Conversion of Property, contrary to Section 20(iv)(a) of the same Act.
According to the particulars of the offence, on Saturday, 26th April 2025, at the Pujehun Government Hospital in the Pujehun Judicial District, Southern Province, the accused then serving as a storekeeper allegedly stole seventy-six cartons and thirty-three boxes of assorted Free Healthcare medical drugs, which were entrusted to him for safekeeping.
The second count stated that the accused fraudulently converted the said medical drugs to his own use or benefit, despite being entrusted with them in his official capacity.
When the charges were read and explained to the accused, no plea was taken.
Inspector Aminata Korio, the prosecutor, requested a short adjournment due to the absence of the exhibit clerk, who is expected to tender the exhibits in court.
Magistrate Samura subsequently adjourned the matter to 12th August 2025, while maintaining bail for the accused.