By Fatima Kpaka
On Wednesday, October 2, 2024, Alimamy Mansaray, a Clearing and Forwarding Agent at Pavi Port Agency, appeared before Magistrate Santigie Bangura at Pademba Road Court No. 2. Mansaray faces charges of fraudulent conversion, in violation of Section 20 (4)(b) of the Larceny Act of 1916.
The charge sheet alleges that on June 20, 2024, at Water Quay, Freetown, Mansaray fraudulently converted 48,000 new Leones, which had been entrusted to him by the complainant, Issa Sesay. The money was reportedly meant for delivery purposes, but Mansaray is accused of using it for his own benefit.
During the court session, the charge was read to the defendant, but no plea was taken. The complainant, Sesay, was without legal representation, prompting Magistrate Bangura to advise him to secure a lawyer before the next hearing.
In response, defense counsel C. Jombo applied for bail on behalf of the accused. Magistrate Bangura granted bail in the sum of 50,000 new Leones, with one surety required. The surety must present a bank statement reflecting the amount in question, and bail is subject to approval by the Deputy Acting Registrar.
The case was adjourned to October 21, 2024, for further hearing.