By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, D.S
Abdul Milton Mustapha, a 30-year-old fuel supply supervisor at the Kenema branch of Pavi Fort Construction Company, has been remanded at the Kenema Male Correctional Centre following his initial court appearance on Monday, May 5, 2025.
Mustapha, a resident of Heigbema Layout in Kenema City, appeared before Magistrate Brima Jah in Magistrate Court No. 1 to face a single count of embezzlement, contrary to Section 17(1)(b) of the Larceny Act of 1916.
Court documents indicate that between March 25 and April 6, 2025, Mustapha allegedly misappropriated 2,833 litres of diesel, valued at NLe 77,624, which he was tasked with distributing to equipment operators and drivers. It is claimed that he fraudulently converted the fuel for personal use.
Defense counsel Simeon Goba Esq. sought bail, arguing that Mustapha is a first-time offender, a father, and a family man who poses no flight risk and is willing to cooperate fully with court proceedings. However, the presiding magistrate denied the application, emphasizing the need for a thorough investigation. The case has been adjourned for further hearing.
The complaint was filed by Mamadu Alie Jalloh, 38, an engineer and the Project Manager at Pavi Fort’s Kenema branch, who initiated legal action on behalf of the company. Inspector Samuel Musa from the Justice and Legal Department of the Kenema Police Division is prosecuting the case.
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