A 24-year-old Point of Sale (POS) operator, Yusuf Olamilekan, was brought before a Magistrates’ Court in Ota, Ogun State, on Monday over claims that he diverted N1 million from his employer’s funds to gamble.
The defendant, whose home address was not disclosed, denied the allegation of theft.
Prosecuting officer, Inspector E.O. Adaraloye, informed the court that the alleged offence took place on April 7 at about 6:00 p.m. in the Sango-Ota area. He said Olamilekan withdrew the money from the account of Emeka and Jane Company, where he worked, without approval and used it for betting, which led to the total loss of the funds.
The offence, according to the prosecutor, violates Section 383 of the Ogun State Criminal Code Law of 2006.
Magistrate O.O. Fadairo granted the accused bail in the sum of N100,000, with one surety required to present proof of employment and tax payments and reside within the court’s jurisdiction.
The case was postponed until May 27 for further proceedings.
 operator, Yusuf Olamilekan, was brought before a Magistrates’ Court in Ota, Ogun State, on Monday over claims that he diverted N1 million from his employer’s funds to gamble.){kind=link}