A 35-year-old man, Babatunde Adeniyi, on Friday appeared before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan for allegedly stealing ₦500,000 from a woman’s bank account.
Adeniyi, whose address was not provided, is facing a one-count charge of stealing, to which he pleaded not guilty.
The prosecutor, Insp. Samuel Owolabi, told the court that the defendant allegedly committed the offence at about 2:30 p.m. on August 17 in the Adetokun area of Ibadan.
Owolabi alleged that Adeniyi fraudulently gained access to the bank account of the complainant, Ggbemisola Atolagbe, and withdrew ₦500,000.
He said the withdrawal was traced to the defendant, leading to his arrest.
The prosecutor said the offence contravened Sections 383 and 390(9) of the Criminal Law of Oyo State, 2000.
The magistrate, Gladys Olanrewaju, granted the defendant bail in the sum of ₦200,000 with two sureties in like sum.
She adjourned the case until December 1 for mention.
