Businessman Remanded Over Alleged Theft of Nearly Le 200 Million From Access Bank

A 31-year-old businessman, Mamoud Dainkeh Kargbo, was remanded in custody on Tuesday for allegedly stealing nearly two hundred million Leones from Access Bank.

Kargbo, who worked as an agent, appeared before Magistrate Augustine Brima Samura at the Pademba Road Court. He faces two charges: conspiracy to defraud and larceny by a servant.

The prosecution alleged that between February and March 2025, Kargbo conspired with others to steal Le 199,555.91 from a specific bank account. They claim he carried out the theft using a Mobile Money platform.

Kargbo’s lawyer applied for bail, but Magistrate Samura denied the request, citing the serious nature of the financial charges. The defendant was ordered to be held at the Male Correctional Centre in Freetown.