By: Audrey Raymonda John
Abdul Faud Kamara, a 31-year-old businessman and Orange Money agent, has been granted bail by Magistrate John Manso Fornah of Pademba Road Court No. 2 in Freetown. Kamara faces two-count charges: Conspiracy to Defraud and Larceny by Servant, contrary to Section 17(1)(a) of the Larceny Act 1916.
According to court documents, between Monday, 3rd March 2025, at Access Bank Sierra Leone Limited, Siaka Stevens Street, Freetown, and Lightfoot Boston Street in the Western Area Urban, Kamara allegedly conspired with other unknown persons to defraud Access Bank.
Count two further alleges that, as an Orange Money agent using the Orange Money wallet-to-bank transaction platform, Kamara stole Le 93,049.47 from Bank Account Number 0010160000326, belonging to Orange Mobile Finance Limited.
When the charges were read, no plea was taken. Prosecutor Deputy Superintendent of Police Sorie Conteh requested a short adjournment to call the next witness. Counsel S.M. Kargbo, Esq., renewed a bail application on behalf of the defendant.
Magistrate Fornah granted bail of Le 120,000 with one surety of the same amount. The surety must be a senior, responsible citizen residing in Freetown, gainfully employed, with valid proof of employment and a government-issued identity card showing a Freetown address. Bail approval must be confirmed by the Deputy Assistant Registrar.
The matter was adjourned to 1st December 2025.