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A 42-year-old businessman, Sheka Kargbo, has been remanded to the Male Correctional Facility in Freetown after being charged in connection with an alleged gold fraud scam.
The charges relate to an attempt to defraud a victim of $17,500 through the purported sale of five kilograms of gold bars.
Kargbo appeared before Magistrate John Manso Fornah at Pademba Road Court No.2 on Wednesday, 29th October 2025, facing a count of conspiracy to defraud, contrary to the law.
According to the particulars of the offence, between 1st July and 1st October 2025 in Freetown, Kargbo allegedly conspired with unknown individuals to obtain money by false pretences. The second count stated that he fraudulently obtained $17,500 from the complainant in connection with the alleged gold deal.
The prosecutor, Detective Police Constable Thoronka K.K. (18235), requested a short adjournment to call the next witness, while defense counsel S.M. Kargbo Esq. renewed a bail application on behalf of the accused.
Magistrate Fornah refused bail, citing the seriousness of the offence, and ordered Kargbo to be remanded at the Male Correctional Centre. The matter was adjourned to 7th November 2025 for further hearing.
