The EFCC has arraigned Omodara Oluseye and Adesuye Adedapo before a Federal High Court in Lagos for allegedly defrauding a French national,Francois Mercade, of 24,000 euros (N4.6 million).
The accused are standing trial on a two-count charge of conspiracy and fraud.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission accused Oluseye of allegedly defrauding his victim by pretending to be a woman.
According to the commission, the accused through the Internet contacted Mercade and after several communication asked him to send the money to enable ``her’’ to visit France.
The anti-graft body said the Frenchman consequently sent some money only to later hear that his `sweetheart’ was involved in an accident and needed more money for treatment.
The EFCC said Oluseye consequently connived with Adedapo to defraud Mercade.
It said the offence was committed between June 9 and Aug. 12, 2009 and the money collected at the Eko Bank, Akure branch, through Western Union Money Transfer.
The duo pleaded not guilty.
EFCC Counsel, Emmanuel Jackson, urged the court to remand the accused in prison custody pending the hearing and the determination of the case.
Counsel to the accused,Vivian Uwaokhonye, told the court that she had no objection to the trial date fixed but would, however, file application for bail.
Justice Mohammed Idris consequently adjourned the case till Oct.24, for trial.
The accused are to remain in EFCC custody pending the bail application.
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