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Pademba Road Court No. 2 has denied bail to two Freetown businessmen accused of involvement in the alleged theft of a medical machine valued at US$37,100, as committal proceedings continue before Magistrate John Manso Fornah.
The accused, Abdul Jabba Mansaray and Joseph Bellon, face separate charges arising from the incident. Mansaray is charged with conspiracy, larceny, and obtaining money by false pretences, while Bellon is charged with receiving stolen goods.
Detective Sergeant Mohamed Vandi of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Headquarters testified on behalf of the prosecution, outlining the police investigation that led to the arrests.
According to the detective, investigators searched Bellon’s business premises and recovered several items, including an iPhone 11 Pro Max. The phone was examined as part of the investigation, and Bellon’s statements to police were recorded and tendered as evidence.
Detective Vandi also told the court that investigators examined a Samsung Galaxy A15 mobile phone, an Itel Power 900 handset, and a cash sum of 50,000 Leones during the ongoing investigation.
The prosecution presented additional evidence linking Bellon to the alleged offence, including photographs of the stolen medical machine and the bag allegedly used to transport it.
The court further heard that Mansaray reportedly admitted his involvement during police questioning on April 9, 2026. However, as the matter remains at the committal stage, neither accused was required to enter a plea.
Counsel for the accused, A.B. Sesay and C. Campbell, applied for bail on behalf of their clients. Magistrate Fornah refused the application, citing the seriousness of the offences before the court.
The matter has been adjourned to July 6, 2026, for the continuation of committal proceedings.
