Ibadan man arraigned over N1.9 million visa fraud
A 52-year-old man, Omoruyi Celestine, on Friday, appeared before the Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan over an alleged N1.9 million visa fraud.
Mr Celestine, a resident of the Seventh Day area in Oke-Bola, Ibadan, is facing a two-count charge of fraud and stealing.
He pleaded not guilty to the charges.
The prosecuting counsel, Cpl. Akeem Akinloye told the court that the defendant allegedly obtained the sum between November 15, 2022, and April 17, 2024, from one Ambrose Manyawo, under the pretext of securing a Canadian visa for his son, Fabata Ambrose.
Mr Akinloye further alleged that the defendant, however, failed to fulfil the promise and instead converted the money to personal use.
The prosecutor said the offences contravened sections 390(9) and 419 of the Criminal Code Laws of Oyo State, 2000.
Chief Magistrate Olabisi Ogunkanmi granted the defendant N1.5 million bail with two sureties in like sum.
She adjourned the case until August 12 for a hearing
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