Clearing Agent In Court Over Alleged N1.1m Fraud

A clearing agent, Ifeanyi Anosike, 41, who allegedly stole N1.1 million belonging to his customer, was yesterday charged before an Ebute-Meta Chief Magistrates' Court in Lagos.
Anosike of No. 5, Ayomide St., Off Highman Road, Ota in Ogun, is facing a two-count charge of fraud and stealing.
The Prosecutor, Insp. Asu Feddy, told the court that the incident took place between June 13 and July 21 at No.24, Awowede St., Surulere, Lagos.
He said that the accused obtained the money from the complainant under the pretext of helping him to clear a vehicle from the port.
According to the prosecutor, the accused collected the money from the complainant but did not deliver the vehicle to him.
He said that the accused disappeared with the money, but was later arrested by the police.
The accused is charged under Sections 285 and 312 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011. According to the law, a person who steals is guilty of  felony and is liable to three years imprisonment.
The accused, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges.
 The Magistrate, Mr E.O. Ogunkanmi, granted Anosike bail in the sum of N500,000 with two sureties.
Ogunkanmi said that the sureties, who must be residents of Lagos, should also show evidence of their means of livelihood.
He said that the sureties must show evidence of three years tax payment to the Lagos State Government.
The magistrate adjourned the case to Dec.19 for hearing.
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