A 37-year-old businesswoman, Jariatu Kamara, has been reportedly committed to the High Court by Magistrate Mustapha Brima Jah of Pademba Road Court No. 1 to answer charges of conspiracy to defraud and fraudulent conversion.

The ruling followed the conclusion of preliminary proceedings, during which the magistrate determined that the prosecution had presented sufficient evidence for the matter to proceed to trial before the High Court.

Kamara was granted bail in the sum of Le600,000. The bail conditions require two sureties who must be residents of Sierra Leone within the Freetown municipality, possess valid identification documents, and be employed by reputable organizations. The bail is subject to final approval by the Deputy Assistant Registrar.

According to the prosecution, the accused allegedly conspired with individuals based in the United States between January 1 and March 14, 2026, to defraud Mariama Serray Koroma. Prosecutors further alleged that Kamara fraudulently converted funds entrusted to her for personal use.

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The charges involve the alleged fraudulent conversion of USD 10,000 and USD 13,800, amounting to more than Le600 million.

Court records indicate that following her initial appearance, the case file was served on the accused, and the matter was adjourned pending a ruling on whether sufficient evidence existed to commit the case to the High Court.

With the committal order now issued, the case will proceed to the High Court, where formal trial proceedings are expected. The allegations remain before the court, and the accused is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.