By Janet A Sesay
An alleged fraudster who identify himself as Emerson Bockarie Senessie, on Monday, 6th January, 2025 made his second appearance before Magistrate Wilbrie John of Pademba Road Court No.7 and was sent on remand for allegedly obtaining USD 50, 000 (Fifty Thousand United States Dollars) from the complainant for the purpose of transporting gold.
Accused Emerson Bockarie Senessie is arraigned in court on two count charges of conspiracy to defraud, contrary to law and obtaining money by false pretenses contrary to Section 32(1) of the Larceny Act of 1916.
The charge sheet indicates that Emerson Bockarie Senessie between 17th February and 7th June 2024, in the Republic of Liberia, conspired with other persons unknown to defraud the complainant, Mary Theresa Kamara the sum of USD 50, 000 that is equivalent to One million, One Hundred and Thirty-eight Thousand Five Hundred New Leones by falsely pretending that he will buy and ship gold to her in the United States of America knowing same to be false.
After the charges were read and explained to him, Emerson Bockarie Senessie pleaded not guilty of the offense.
Accused Emerson Bockarie Senessie was remanded in custody by the Magistrate and the matter comes up today for further hearing.
