Sierra Leonean arraigned for alleged $190,324 fraud in Lagos

The Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ikoyi, on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, arraigned a Sierra Leonean, Favour Foday Kamara, for an alleged $190,324 fraud earlier than Justice O. A. Okunuga of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos.

The petitioner, Henrietta Vandi, a 70-year-old United States-based Sierra Leonean, alleged that she met the defendant throughout a go to to the Synagogue Church of All Nations between 2019 and 2020.

Vandi additionally alleged that Kamara subsequently inspired her to spend money on the nation throughout their conferences.

Investigation revealed that Vandi allegedly despatched cash via Ria, Western Union, MoneyGram and money transfers into the defendant’s Access Bank account for the acquisition and renovation of a property positioned at 20/30 Gbenga Ogunleye/Atobatele Street, Cele Bus Stop, Araromi, Alimosho, Lagos.

Further investigation, nonetheless, revealed that the property was allegedly bought within the defendant’s title, and that the defendant resides within the property and collects hire from tenants.

Upon conclusion of investigation, he was arraigned on a two-count cost bordering on an alleged theft and fraudulent conversion to the tune of $190,324.

One of the counts reads: “That you, “Favour Foday Kamara, between August 2021  and February, 2025, at Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, dishonestly converted to your use the sum of $190,324.00 USD (One Hundred and Ninety Thousand Three Hundred and Twenty-four Thousand United States Dollars),  property of one Mrs. Henrietta Vandi , thereby committing an offence of stealing, contrary to Sections 278(1) (b) and 285(9) of The Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011.”

The defendant pleaded “not guilty” to the fees once they have been learn to him.

In view of this,  prosecution counsel, Nnaemeka Omewa, requested the courtroom for a trial date and in addition prayed  that the defendant be remanded in a correctional centre.

The decide, consequently, adjourned the case until October 29, 2026 and in addition ordered that the defendant be remanded on the Ikoyi Correctional Centre.