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48yr-Old Businessman, Docked For Cheating
The Police in Abuja on Wednesday arraigned a 48-year-old man Musa Akiegbemfi, of Madalla Zuba, Abuja, before a Karu Upper Area Court, charged with criminal breach of trust, cheating and misappropriation.
Police Prosecutor Bulus Samuel told the court that on March 23, Mr Obasi Okong of Kubwa, Abuja, reported the case to the police.
Samuel said that the complainant told the police that he gave the accused his Tundra Hilux Jeep to be sold for N4 million sometime in December 2010.
Samuel said the accused being a Car Dealer sold the car, but criminally converted the balance of N1.7 million to his personal use.
He said the offence contravened Sections 312, 322 and 309 of the Penal Code.
The accused pleaded not guilty to the charge, and Judge, Umar Kagarko, granted him bail in the sum of N1 million with one surety in like sum.
He adjourned the case to May 16, for hearing.