Access Bank Fraud Case Paused, Court Sets 14-Day Compliance

The Pademba Road Magistrate’s Court has temporarily halted proceedings in the fraud case against 31-year-old businessman Mamoud Dainkeh Kargbo, setting a 14-day compliance period for the prosecution.

Kargbo appeared before Magistrate Augustine Brima Samura at Court No. 8 to answer two charges: conspiracy to defraud and larceny by servant, contrary to Section 17(1)(a) of the Larceny Act of 1916.

According to the police, the alleged offenses occurred between February 23 and March 25, 2025, at Access Bank on Siaka Stevens Street in Freetown. The prosecution alleges Kargbo conspired with unknown persons to defraud Access Bank Sierra Leone Ltd. Additionally, as an Orange Money agent, Kargbo is accused of unlawfully withdrawing Le199,555.91 from an Orange Mobile Finance account.

No plea was entered when the charges were read. The defense requested bail, but Magistrate Samura denied the application, citing the seriousness of the charges and insufficient evidence at this stage. Kargbo was remanded at the Male Correctional Centre on Pademba Road.

The prosecution requested time to serve witnesses and complete necessary procedures. In response, the court granted a 14-day compliance period and adjourned the case to December 2, 2025, for further proceedings.