Car dealer faces N31 million fraud charge
The police in Lagos on Thursday arraigned a car dealer, Abraham Mbetobong, before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly obtaining N31 million on the pretext of selling a Mercedes-Benz.
Mbetobong, 47, of No. 14 Lateef Olowo St., Agbado-Oja, Ogun State, faces a two-count charge of obtaining by false pretences and breach of peace.
Police Prosecutor ASP Adegoke Ademigbuji informed the court that the alleged offences occurred in April 2024 in Ikeja.
According to him, the complainant, Clinton Somtochukwu approached the defendant to buy a GLE Mercedes Benz vehicle from him.
Mr Ademigbuji stated that after negotiations, the defendant agreed to sell the vehicle to the complainant for N64 million, with a part payment of N31 million made upfront.
The prosecutor explained that the balance was to be paid when the defendant purchased the vehicle.
He said the complainant could not recover his money, as the defendant failed to produce the vehicle.
The prosecutor said the offences contravened Sections 168 and 314 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2025.
The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges.
The Chief Magistrate, O.O. Kushanu granted the defendant bail of N5 million with two sureties in like sum.
Kushanu adjourned the case until May 29 for mention.
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