Magistrate Jah Grants Bail To Businesswoman
By: Alimatu Kargbo
A 28-year-old businesswoman, Yei Mebor, has been granted bail after appearing before Magistrate Mustapha Brima Jah at Pademba Road Magistrate Court No. 1 in Freetown over allegations of defrauding a man in a purported overseas travel arrangement.
Mebor is facing two charges of conspiracy to defraud and causing money to be paid by false pretences, contrary to the Larceny Act of 1916.
According to the prosecution, on 17 November 2025 at Noa Village in Sandor Chiefdom, Kono District, the accused allegedly conspired with other persons still at large to obtain Le50,000 from Aiah Kposowa. She allegedly claimed the money would be used to facilitate the travel of Kposowa’s daughter, Sia Kposowa, to the United Kingdom, a representation the prosecution says was false.
The prosecution further alleges that Mebor caused the complainant to pay the Le50,000 to one Madisson of Lungi Town under the same alleged false promise of securing the overseas travel arrangement.
No plea was taken when the charges were read because the matter is before the court by way of committal proceedings.
Prosecutor Inspector Kadie M. Taylor informed the court that the accused had already been served with the case file and inquiry documents.
Magistrate Jah granted the accused bail in the sum of Le100,000 with two Sierra Leonean sureties residing in Freetown. The sureties must provide valid identification, while at least one must show proof of employment or a legitimate business. The bail is subject to approval by the Deputy Assistant Registrar.
The case was adjourned to 27 July 2026 for further proceedings.
Two Alleged Gold Fraudsters Granted Bail in US$13,000 Case
By: Alimatu Kargbo
Two men accused of defrauding a complainant in a fake gold deal have been granted bail after their first appearance before Magistrate Mustapha Brima Jah at Pademba Road Magistrate Court No. 1 in Freetown.
The accused, 25-year-old businessman, Isaac Jeptha Mamatta, and Ibrahim Al-Wahhab Bah, are facing two counts of conspiracy to defraud and obtaining money by false pretences, contrary to the Larceny Act of 1916.
According to the prosecution, the alleged offence took place on an unknown date in December 2025 at Metchem, Goderich, in the Western Area. The two accused, together with others still at large, allegedly obtained US$13,000 and Le20,000 from Paul Joseph Francis after claiming they would sell him three kilograms of gold and arrange for its shipment to Dubai. Prosecutors say the representation was false.
The second charge alleges that the accused fraudulently obtained the same amount from the complainant under the same alleged false promise of supplying and exporting the gold.
No pleas were taken after the charges were read because the matter is before the court by way of committal proceedings.
Prosecutor Inspector Kadie M. Taylor informed the court that copies of the case file and inquiry file had already been served on defence counsel.
Magistrate Jah granted both accused bail in the sum of Le500,000 each, with two sureties each. The sureties must provide proof of employment, produce valid identification cards, and the bail is subject to approval by the Deputy Assistant Registrar.
The matter was adjourned to 27 July 2026 for further proceedings.
