A man, Olanrewaju Alonge, on Monday appeared in court over alleged stealing of an ATM card and withdrawal of the sum of N36 million.
The 47-year-old man was arraigned before an Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan over alleged stealing of an ATM card and withdrawal of the sum of N36 million.
Alonge, whose address of residence not disclosed was charged by the police with theft.
When the matter was read to the defendant, he however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.
ASP Amos Adewale, who’s the Prosecution Counsel, informed the court that Alonge dispossessed Mr Babajide Owoeye of an ATM card and between 2021 and Sept. 13, 2022, he made a withdrawal of N36million.
He said the offence was in contravention of the provisions of Section 383 and is punishable under Section 390 (6) (9) of the Criminal Code, Laws of Oyo State 2000.
Mr Emmanuel Idowu, who’s the Chief Magistrate, granted the defendant the bail of N1million plus two sureties in like sum.
Idowu has adjourned the case until December 19, for mention.