CRIME

Electrician docked for allegedly stealing employer’s N3.5m

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12 months ago

January 10, 2024

Vivian Izu-ibobo

A 38-year-old electrician, Kelvin Imeh, who allegedly stole his employer’s ATM card and withdrew N3.507 million was on Wednesday docked in an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court.

Imeh, who lives on Adele St., Ogombo, Lagos, is charged with conspiracy and theft.

He pleaded not guilty to the charge.

Earlier, the prosecution counsel, DSP Victor Eruada told the court that Imeh and other person committed the offence on Dec. 10, 2023 at Paradise Beach Resort, Ogombo, Lagos.

Eruada said Imeh stole the ”Moniepoint” ATM card belonging to Paradise Beach Resort and withdrew N3.5million without the consent of the owner of the card.

He said the offence contravened the provisions of sections 411 and 287 (7) of the Criminal Law of Lagos State 2015.

The Magistrate, Mrs. T.A Oladele, admitted Imeh to bail in the sum of N200,000 with two sureties in like sum.

Oladele adjourned the case until Jan. 30 for mention.

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