By SKS
A former construction company manager appeared in court on Monday 23rd June 2025, over allegations of theft involving nearly Le 300,000 from a Zenith Bank account, as authorities detail the charges against him.
The accused, Umaru Kargbo, 29, appeared before Magistrate Mustapha Braima Jah at Pademba Road Magistrate Court No. 1 in Freetown to answer charges of theft.
Kargbo is accused of larceny by servant, contrary to section 17(1)(A) of the Larceny Act 1916. Court records indicate that between April 2, 2024, and November 29, 2024, while serving as manager, he allegedly stole Le 292,800 from the company’s account at Zenith Bank Rawdon Street, Freetown, account number 6010184525.
Prosecution was led by Inspector M.K. Taylor, who called Cyril K. Jusu, a civil engineer and eyewitness, to testify.
Jusu identified Kargbo as the former manager of the company and recounted that in December 2024, upon reviewing the company’s bank account, he was alarmed to find the balance did not match expected figures. The accountant subsequently provided the bank statements for verification.
The bank statement was presented as Exhibit A during the proceedings.
Following the witness testimony, Prosecutor Taylor requested a short adjournment to allow the case to proceed.
Kargbo’s defense counsel, I.J. Sesay Esq., petitioned for bail, asserting that his client is a Sierra Leonean resident within the court’s jurisdiction, poses no flight risk, and would not interfere with witnesses.
Counsel emphasized that the charge remains an allegation, citing section 23 of the 1991 Constitution and sections 79(2) and (3) of the Criminal Procedure Act 1965.
However, Magistrate Jah, citing the gravity of the offense, denied bail and remanded Kargbo to the Male Correctional Facility. The case has been adjourned to June 30, 2025.
