2 April, 2008

Sierra Express

Money Laundering Law Bites One

A Nigerian National, Emeka Nwosu, of 20 Wilkinson Road, was recently apprehended by joint security personnel at Lungi International Airport for failing to declare foreign currency after arriving at the airport from Bellview Airline.

The young Nigerian businessman, after investigation by the Police, has been charged under section 201(1) of the Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2005 and was brought to court. It is alleged that the accused was apprehended with $117,000 at the final checking office by security personnel at Lungi International Airport.

No plea was taken by the accused, Emeka Nwosu when the charge was read to him in court. No. 2. Sergeant Kanu is prosecuting the matter in court and Lawyer H. M Gevao is defending.

Magistrate Komba Kamanda of Court No. 2 denied the accused bail. The accused was later remanded in custody on order of the Magistrate.

The matter was adjourned to Friday, the 4th April, 2008. Magistrate Kamanda issued a stern warning to the prosecution to come with their witnesses on the adjourned date.

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