By Kemeseng Sanneh (kexx)
ASP E. Sarr, representing the Inspector General of Police, arraigned Bully Saho for allegedly obtaining money by false pretence contrary to section 288 of the Criminal Code.
The prosecution alleged that in August 2024 at Bond Road in Banjul, Bully Saho, with the intent to defraud, obtained 600,000 dalasi from one Baboucarr Cham with the pretext that he would sell a Toyota van, which he claimed was sent to him from Europe by a friend. The prosecution argued that Saho knew this representation was not true at the time.
Bully Saho pleaded not guilty to the charge. ASP E. Sarr informed the court that they would not object to the accused’s bail and sought an adjournment to present their witnesses.
In his ruling, Magistrate Krubally granted him bail with the bond of 200,000 dalasis or provide a responsible Gambian surety. The surety must be in the course of business or employment, earning not less than D10,000 dalasi per month, and should provide proof of earning. The surety should also deposit his or her correct contact number(s), address, original and valid ID Card or passport to the office of the registrar, and swear to an affidavit of means. He also ordered that the surety must depose to the affidavit that they will ensure the appearances of the accused in subsequent court proceedings, and if the accused person absconds from the jurisdiction or fails to appear, the surety will ensure that he or she forfeits the bail bond to the state.
The case was adjourned to Wednesday, 9 October 2024 for a hearing at noon.
