Businesswoman Granted Bail in Alleged Overseas Traveling Scam

Businesswoman Granted Bail in Alleged Overseas Traveling Scam

Yei Mebor, a 28-year-old businesswoman, has been granted bail following her appearance at the Pademba Road Court No. 1, where she faces charges related to a reported overseas travel scam.

Magistrate Mustapha Brima Jah presided over the proceedings, which involved two counts: conspiracy to defraud and obtaining money under false pretenses.

According to court documents, the alleged offenses occurred on November 17, 2025, in Koidu, Kono District. Prosecutors claim Mebor conspired with unidentified individuals to defraud Aiah Kposowa of Le 50,000. It is alleged that Mebor obtained this sum by falsely promising to facilitate an overseas travel program to the United Kingdom for Kposowa’s daughter, Sia.

The second count alleges that on the same date, Mebor fraudulently caused Aiah Kposowa to pay an additional Le 50,000 to an individual named Madisson in Lungi Town, under the same false pretense of arranging travel for Sia Kposowa.

As these are committal proceedings, the defendant did not enter a plea. Prosecutor Inspector Kadie M. Taylor confirmed that the defense counsel has been served with the relevant inquiry file.

Magistrate Jah set bail at Le 100,000, requiring two sureties in the same amount. The court stipulated that both sureties must be Sierra Leonean residents in Freetown, with at least one providing proof of employment or a legitimate business.

The matter has been adjourned until July 27, 2026.