By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko
A 39-year-old travel agent, Adedeji Adedapo, on Tuesday, appeared before a Grade ‘A’ Customary Court, Ibadan, over alleged N355,000 visa fraud.
Adedapo, whose address was not provided, was charged with obtaining money under false pretences and stealing to which he pleaded not guilty.
The prosecutor, Mr Philip Amusan, told the court that the defendant committed the offences sometimes in January 2023, in Ibadan.
Amusan said that the defendant obtained the money from one Kofoworola Oladejo, on the pretext that he’ll assist her procure a United Kingdom visa, but failed to do so.
The prosecutor said that the offences contravened Sections 419 and 390 (9) of the Criminal Laws of Oyo State, 2000.
The Court President, Mrs Moji Aworemi, granted the defendant bail in the sum of N350,000 with two sureties in like sum.
She adjourned the case until July 30, for hearing. (NAN)
