Magistrate Jah Denies 2 Accused Persons Bail
By: Alimatu Kargbo
Thirty-nine-year-old driver, Minkailu Sesay, and 25-year-old house help, Philip Fellie, have been remanded at the Male Correctional Facility in Freetown after appearing before Magistrate Mustapha Brima Jah of Pademba Road Court No. 1.
The two accused are facing two counts of fraudulent conversion, contrary to Section 20(1)(iv)(b) of the Larceny Act 1916, and accessory before the fact, contrary to law.
According to the particulars of the first count, on August 20, 2026, at Siaka Stevens Street in the Western Area of Freetown, Sesay allegedly fraudulently converted to his own use or benefit US$30,000, equivalent to NLe720,000, which had been entrusted to him by Marie Sesay to deliver to Kate Majella Bridget Karemo Garnett.
The second count alleges that on the same date and at the same location, Fellie counselled, procured or commanded Sesay to commit the alleged fraudulent conversion involving the US$30,000.
When the charges were read and explained to the accused persons, no plea was taken, as the matter is before the court as a committal proceeding.
The prosecution was led by Deputy Superintendent of Police Eric A. Deen, who informed the court that copies of the case and inquiry file had been served on both accused.
Both accused acknowledged receipt of the documents and appeared without legal representation.
Following the proceedings, Magistrate Jah refused bail and ordered that Sesay and Fellie be remanded at the Male Correctional Facility in Freetown.
The matter has been adjourned to September 28, 2026, for further proceedings.
