A 49-year-old travel agent, David Ojukwu, who allegedly defrauded unsuspecting client of N1.7 million was arraigned on Friday at Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court.
He allegedly defrauded the client under the presence of helping procure an Australian visa for him
Ojukwu, who resides at No.7 Tewogbade St., Ojodu Berger in Lagos was charged with three counts of conspiracy, stealing and obtaining money under false pretenses.
The rule of law states that obtaining money under false pretenses attracts 15 years imprisonment, stealing three years and conspiracy two years if found convicted.
He defendant pleaded not guilty to the allegations
The Police Counsel, ASP Akeem Raji, told the court the defendant allegedly collected N1.7 million from the complainant, Mr. Ifesochukwu Nwankwo, to procure an Australian Visa, a representation he knew to be false.
Raji alleged that the defendant committed the offence with others at large in January 2018 in Ikeja.
The offence, he said, contravened the provisions of sections of 287,314 and 411 of the Criminal Laws of Lagos State 2015, (Revised).
Chief Magistrate A.O. Layinka admitted the defendant to bail in the sum of N300,000 with two sureties in like sum. She ordered that the sureties must be gainfully employed.
She however adjourned the case until Sept.30 for hearing.
