Businesswoman in court over alleged N1.2 million palm oil fraud
A 37-year-old businesswoman, Mary Okoro, was on Thursday arraigned in a Chief Magistrates’ Court, Kaduna, for an alleged N1.2m palm oil fraud.
The defendant, who resides in Narayi Kaduna, is standing trial on a three-count bordering on obtaining under false pretences, stealing and conduct likely to cause breach of public peace.
She, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges.
The Prosecutor, Inspector Chidi Leo told the court that the complainant, Blessing Njoku of High Cost Narayi Kaduna, reported the matter at the Police Station on July 1.
According to Mr Leo, sometime in November 2023, the accused bought palm oil worth N1.2 million from Njoku and promised to pay in installments for four months.
The prosecutor said the accused however reneged on the agreement and resorted to violence when Njoku demanded her money.
He said the offences contravened the Penal Code of Kaduna State, 2017.
The Magistrate, Ibrahim Emmanuel, granted the defendant bail in the sum of N200, 000 with two sureties in like sum.
Mr Emmanuel directed that the sureties should be gainfully employed and must also show evidence of two years tax payment to the Kaduna State Government.
He adjourned the matter until August 6, for hearing.
(NAN)
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