A 39-year-old businessman, Anayo Unigwe, was arraigned on Wednesday before an Ojo Magistrate’s Court in Lagos State over alleged fraud involving a Ford car and N1.4 million.
Unigwe faced two charges of obtaining by false pretenses and stealing. He pleaded not guilty to both charges.
The prosecutor, ASP Simon Uche, told the court that the incident occurred on December 23, 2023, at the Fancy and Furniture section of Alaba International Market in Ojo.
According to Uche, the defendant obtained a blue Ford car and N1.4 million, totaling N9.1 million, from a victim, Ikpo Nnamdi. He claimed Unigwe promised to repair the car but instead stole both the car and the money.
“The defendant made false claims to the victim and stole the car and money,” Uche said, adding that the offense violated Sections 287 and 314 of the Lagos State Criminal Law, 2015.
Magistrate L.K.J. Layeni granted Unigwe bail of N500,000 with two sureties in the same amount.
The case was adjourned until December 9 for mention.
