A 42-year-old Travel Agent, Victor Enike, was on Wednesday arraigned before a Grade ‘A’ Customary Court, Ibadan, over an alleged visa fraud.
Enike was charged with obtaining money under false pretence and stealing, to which he pleaded not guilty.
The Prosecutor, Mr Philip Amusan told the court that the defendant committed the offences on Jan. 3, at about 3.00 p.m, at Ijokodo area of Ibadan.
Amusan said the defendant obtained the sum of N870, 000 from one Kolade Oladokun, to procure a Canada visa for him, but failed to do so.
He said the defendant, instead converted the money to his personal use and committed offence contrary to Sections 419 and 390(9) of the Criminal Laws of Oyo State, 2000.
The Court president, Mrs Sukurat Yusuf granted the defendant bail in the sum of N750, 000 with two reliable sureties in like sum.
She adjourned the case until Oct. 18, for hearing. (NAN)
