Travel Scheme Fraud: Manager Malador Remanded

Travel Scheme Fraud: Manager Malador Remanded

Marwan Malador, Manager of Malador Company Limited, was remanded into custody today by Magistrate Adama Judith Kandeh of Pademba Road Court No. 4. Malador's detention stems from his repeated failure to appear in court in connection with an alleged $30,000 overseas fraud case.

Malador faces two serious charges: conspiracy to defraud and fraudulent conversion, specifically violating Section 20(1)(iv)(a) of the Larceny Act of 1916. 

According to court documents, on August 26, 2024, in Freetown, Malador allegedly conspired with others to defraud Roseline Fatu Cowan of thirty thousand United States dollars ($30,000), an amount equivalent to seven hundred twenty-nine thousand Leones (₦729,000). 

The funds were reportedly entrusted to Malador by the complainant for a travel scheme to the United States.

Malador's current remand follows his prior arrest in connection with a separate matter at Court No. 2, where a bench warrant had also been issued due to his absence. 

Magistrate Kandeh granted an application by Lawyer I.S.Y. Kamara during a previous adjournment, leading to the issuance of the bench warrant that resulted in Malador's apprehension and appearance before the court.

The case is scheduled to resume on September 11, 2025, for further hearing.