Businesswoman Remanded Over Alleged Travel Fraud Scam

Businesswoman Remanded Over Alleged Travel Fraud Scam

Yei Mebor, a 28-year-old businesswoman, has been remanded to the female correctional facility in Freetown following her appearance at Pademba Road Court No. 1.

Magistrate Mustapha Brima Jah ordered the remand after Mebor faced charges of conspiracy to defraud and causing money to be paid under false pretenses. Prosecutors allege that on November 17, 2025, in Koidu, Kono District, Mebor conspired with unknown individuals to defraud Aiah Kposowa of 50,000 Leones.

According to the allegations, Mebor claimed she could arrange travel to the United Kingdom for Kposowa’s daughter, Sia Kposowa. A second count details that she allegedly fraudulently caused Kposowa to pay an additional 50,000 Leones to an entity called Madisson in Lungi Town, under the same false promise of facilitating overseas travel.

As the case is proceeding by way of committal, no plea was entered when the charges were read. Prosecutor Inspector Kadie M. Taylor confirmed that Mebor has received the relevant case and inquiry files. 

Citing the gravity of the offenses, Magistrate Jah denied the defendant bail and adjourned the proceedings until July 20, 2026.