Woman Docked Over N3m Fraud

Operatives at the Special Fraud Unit, Milverton Road, Ikoyi, Lagos State, Southwest Nigeria, have arraigned a woman, Mrs. Dotun Taiwo before the Igbosere Magistrate’s Court for allegedly defrauding two people of millions of naira on the pretence of providing them accommodation.

The incident occurred in November 2010 on Plot 1698C, Oyin Jolayemi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.

The police alleged that the accused obtained N1,525,000 from Niyi Ajose on the pretence of providing him accommodation.

The police alleged further that the accused with intent to defraud, issued a Union Bank cheque of N100,000 and N1,425,000 to the second victim, Mr. Muritala Ibrahim, and when the cheques were presented for payment, they were dishonoured.

She was arraigned before the court on a three-count charge of felony, obtaining money under false pretence and fraud, offences punishable under Sections 419, 390(9), Cap.C.17 of the Criminal Code, Vol. 11, Laws of Lagos State of Nigeria.

She pleaded not guilty to the charges and the presiding magistrate granted her bail in the sum of N100,000 with two sureties in like sum.

The magistrate adjourned the matter till 11 May, 2011.

—Paul Iyoghojie