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In a significant case highlighting the continuing relevance of the Larceny Act of 1916, thirty-four-year-old Lansana Tomboyekeh made his first appearance before Magistrate Sahr Kekura at Pademba Road Court No. 1. The teacher, residing in Crabtown, Aberdeen, Western Area, is charged with obtaining money by false pretenses, a serious offense under section 32(1) of the century-old legislation.
According to the charge sheet, Tomboyekeh, with intent to defraud, obtained 8,000 Leones from Alieu Saraye under the pretense of selling a plot of land. Authorities allege that Tomboyekeh was fully aware that the land sale was a fabrication.
During the court proceedings, the charge was read and explained to the accused. Tomboyekeh, who was not legally represented, pleaded guilty to the charges. Magistrate Kekura, emphasizing the gravity of the offense and the risk of further fraudulent activities, refused bail. Consequently, Tomboyekeh was remanded to the male correctional facility in Freetown.
The case has been adjourned to July 18, 2024, for record and sentencing. The decision to adjourn aims to provide the court adequate time to review the case details and deliver a sentence that underscores the legal system’s stance against fraudulent activities.
