According to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), Bolaji allegedly duped one Raedeena Collins of the sum of $1,000 by falsely claiming to be Phillips Coffert.
At the point of his arrest, several fraudulent documents were found in his possession including forged cashier’s cheque from international banks in both United States (US) and United Kingdom (UK).
Bolaji’s offence is contrary to section 1(3) of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Fraud Related Offences Act No.14 2006.
Bolaji pleaded not guilty when he was arraigned before an Ikeja High Court. EFCC’s Counsel, Zainab Etu, asked the court for a trial date. Bolaji’s counsel, Gbenga Osho informed the court that he wished to file a bail application for client and hope that it would be heard on the next adjourned date.
Justice Oluwatoyin Ipaye adjourned the matter to May 3 and 4, 2016 for the commencement of trial and hearing of bail application and also ordered that Bolaji be remanded in prison custody.
