By Alimatu Jalloh
Sierra Leone – November 24, 2025: Thirty-one-year-old businessman Abdul Faud Kamara has been granted bail by Magistrate John Manso Fornah of Pademba Road Court No. 2 in Freetown. Kamara faces two charges: conspiracy to defraud and larceny by servant, contrary to Section 17(1)(a) of the Larceny Act of 1916.
According to the charge sheet, Kamara allegedly conspired with unknown persons on March 3, 2025, to defraud Access Bank Sierra Leone Limited at its Siaka Stevens Street and Lightfoot Boston Street branches in Freetown.
The second count alleges that, while operating as an agent for Orange Mobile Finance Limited, Kamara used the Orange Money wallet-to-bank transaction platform to steal Le93,049.47 from account number 0010160000326, belonging to Orange Mobile Finance Limited.
Court Proceedings
When the charges were read, Kamara did not enter a plea. Prosecutor Deputy Superintendent of Police Sorie Conteh requested a short adjournment to present his next witness. Defense counsel S.M. Kargbo Esq. renewed his earlier bail application on behalf of the accused.
Magistrate Fornah subsequently granted bail in the sum of Le120,000, with one surety in like amount. The surety must be a senior, responsible citizen residing in Freetown, gainfully employed, and able to provide proof of employment and a valid identity card showing their address. Bail approval will be handled by the Deputy Assistant Registrar.
Next Steps
The matter has been adjourned to December 1, 2025, for further hearing.