Bolaji
Rosiji, a former President, Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN),
on Monday appeared in an Ebute Meta Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos charged
with defrauding a financial institution of N22 million.
Mr
Rosiji is facing trial on an eight-count charge bordering on stealing,
obtaining money under false pretences, issuing of dud cheque, obstruction of
justice and threat to life.
He,
however, pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Police
Prosecutor Kehinde Omisakin told the court that the offences were committed
sometime in May 2017, June 30, and June 29 at Modupe Johnson Crescent, off
Adeniran Ogunsanya Street, Surulere.
She
said the accused had approached Crystal Finance Ltd for a loan of N22 million
which he intended to use to facilitate the launching of new pharmaceutical
products.
The
accused claimed the loan was also to finance advance payments for musical
artists and venue reservation for Nigeria/India Cultural Festival which was to
hold in October 2017.
“When
it was time to pay back the loan, the accused issued a dud cheque and also
threatened and obstructed policemen who went to execute a warrant for his
arrest.
“He
had also threatened that the policemen would die if they touch his `spiritual
stick’.
“The
accused also tore the Lagos State Government Biometric data issued to him,” she
said.
The
offences contravened Sections 56, 112, 172, 287, 314, 319, 350 and 411 of the
Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.
The
Chief Magistrate, A.O. Komolafe, granted the accused bail in the sum of N5
million with two responsible sureties in like sum and adjourned the case until
September 6 for mention.
-NAN
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