The Lagos State Government has preferred a four-count charge of $8.8million fraud against an Indian-Briton, Deepak Khilnani and an Indian, Dr Sushil Chandra, before an Ikeja High Court in Lagos.
They were alleged to have duped a firm, Green Fuels Limited, the money in 2008.
Khilnani, a chartered accountant, who was not in court was represented by his counsel, Kayode Ajekiigbe.
The prosecutor, Akin George, alleged that the defendants “fraudulently tricked Green Fuels Limited to pay greater sum for a machinery purchased from Gentec Limited than it would have paid for such machinery.”
The defendants were also accused of making false statement to the Corporate Affairs Commission “knowing same to be false, with intent to defraud the shareholders and members of Green Fuels Limited.”
The offences, according to the prosecution, contravened Sections 390(6), 421, 422 and 436 of the Criminal Code Law, Cap C17, Vol.2, Laws of Lagos State, 2003.
Khilnani’s counsel, Ajekiigbe told Justice Oluwatoyin Ipaye that his client was absent because he had not been served formally. Ajikiigbe said he was in court because of a publication he read in a newspaper.
George replied that the defendants’ counsel was in court because they were aware of the charge.
Justice Ipaye adjourned the matter till August 12.
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