Bizman Docked Over Alleged N750,000 Fraud

A businessman, Eric

Obidigbo, who allegedly obtained N750,000 under pretences, was last Tuesday charged before an Ebute Meta Magistrates’ Court in Lagos.

The 48-year-old car dealer is standing trial on a three-count charge of obtaining money under false pretences, stealing and fraud.

He pleaded not guilty.

The prosecutor, SP Eshiet Eshiet, alleged that the accused fraudulently obtained N750,000 from one Mr Obidinma Obumere on September 20, 2011 at the Aguda area of Lagos.

He said that the offence contravened Sections 312, 285 and 363 of the Criminal Code Laws of Lagos State.

Chief Magistrate Oyindamola Ogala granted the accused bail in the sum of N200,000, with two sureties in like sum.

He adjourned the case till March 19 for mention.