A 28-year-old marketer, Omoaka Oseremen, who allegedly obtained 77 pieces of internet modem and recharge cards, worth N1.4 million, on Friday appeared in an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court.
Oseremen, who resides at 6, Post road, Mushin, Lagos, is being tried for on charges bothering on obtaining under false pretences and stealing.
The prosecutor, Insp. Clifford Ogu, told the court that the accused committed the offnce between August, 2014 and July, 2015 at 16, Association Avenue, Ilupeju, Lagos.
Ogu said that the accused obtained 77 pieces of internet modems and recharge cards from the complainant, Mrs Racheal Bankole, under the pretext of selling the goods.
“The accused was to sell and remit the proceeds of the sales into the complainant’s account, but he failed to do so.
“The goods valued at N1.4 million,” he said.
He said the offences contravened Sections 285 and 313(b) of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.
The accused, however, entered a “not guilty” plea.
The Chief Magistrate, Mrs Taiwo Akanni, granted the accused N250, 000 bail with one surety in like sum and adjourned the case until May 15, for mention.
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