By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter
In a significant development, Tamba Mani, the Manager of the Makeni Branch of Sky Bank Limited, has been remanded in custody after appearing in court over allegations of embezzling Le 2,385,000.
During the proceedings, Detective Mohamed Lauwa from the Economic and Financial Crimes Department presented evidence to support claims that Mani misappropriated the funds while acting in his official capacity as a bank manager. The alleged misconduct is said to have occurred on August 14, 2025, when Mani purportedly conspired with unidentified individuals to unlawfully convert bank funds for personal benefit.
The prosecution submitted Mani’s voluntary and charged statements, along with corroborative documents obtained from the bank, as part of their case. He faces multiple charges, including:
- Conspiracy to defraud
- Larceny by a servant (under the Larceny Act of 1916)
- Fraudulent embezzlement and money laundering (as outlined in the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2024)
In response to the case, defense attorney W. Gaber requested an adjournment to allow adequate time for the defense team to review the evidence and prepare for cross-examination. The presiding magistrate granted this request, ordering Mani to remain in custody until the next hearing, scheduled for March 2, 2026.
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