Siyanbola Abiodun, a 67-year-old cocoa merchant, has been charged in an Osogbo Magistrate’s Court in Osun State for defrauding a firm to the tune of N33 million.
Abiodun was charged with three counts bordering on fraud, theft, and false swearing to an affidavit.
According to prosecutor Abiodun Badiora, the defendant committed the alleged crimes on November 17, 2020, at around 11 a.m., with the purpose to defraud and obtained N20,000,000 from Wakman Heritage Limited.
Badiora further explained that the suspect on the same date allegedly stole an N13 million property belonging to Wakman Heritage Limited.
He said the defendant did falsely swear to an affidavit and allegedly lied about having cocoa beans in his custody and that he will supply to Wakman Golden Heritage Limited within ten days of receiving an advance payment from the company.
The offences, according to the prosecutor, are contrary to and punishable under Sections 419, 390, 390 (9),117 and 118 of the Criminal Code Cap 34 Laws of Osun State 2002.
