By: Alimatu Kargbo
Thirty-five-year-old businessman, Ibrahim Mansaray, has been granted bail by Magistrate Mustapha Brima Jah of Pademba Road Court No. 1 in Freetown after appearing before the court on two counts of alleged fraud-related offences.
The accused is charged with Issuing a Cheque Against Insufficient Funds, contrary to Section 42(1) No. 3 of the Payment Systems Act of 2009, and Fraudulent Conversion, contrary to Section 20(1)(iv)(a) of the Larceny Act of 1916.
According to the particulars of offence, on 20th April 2026 at No. 26 Siaka Stevens Street, Freetown, the accused allegedly issued a Sierra Leone Commercial Bank Limited cheque bearing serial number 04730442 with a face value of Le50,000 to Alusine A. Jalloh, knowing that there were insufficient funds in account number 003013168547112109 to cover the payment.
The second count alleges that on 17th March 2026, at the same address, Mansaray fraudulently converted to his own use forty toner ink cartridges valued at Le2,000 each, amounting to a total of Le80,000. The items were allegedly entrusted to him by Alhaji Alusine Jalloh for the purpose of sale.
When the charges were read and explained to the accused, no plea was taken, as the matter is before the court on committal proceedings.
Defence Counsel, E. J. Aruna Esq., renewed and adopted a previous bail application on behalf of the accused.
Ruling on the application, Magistrate Jah granted bail in the sum of Le100,000 with two sureties in like sum. One of the sureties must be employed or provide proof of business from a reputable institution. Both sureties must be Sierra Leonean citizens residing in Freetown and must produce valid identification documents.
The bail conditions are to be approved by the Deputy Assistant Registrar.
The matter was adjourned to 15th June 2026 for further hearing.
