A Bureau De Change operator, Musa Bukar, who allegedly stole and presented fake 5,000 dollars to a customer, was on Tuesday arraigned at an Igbosere Magistrates’ Court in Lagos.
Bukar, 28, is facing a two-count charge of stealing and unlawful possession of fake money.
The prosecutor, Insp. Ingobo Emby, told the court that the accused committed the crime on Dec. 16, at 1:30 p.m., at Plot 42, Olabanji Olajide St., Lekki Phase 1, Lagos.
The prosecutor alleged that the accused obtained genuine 5,000 dollars valued at N1.4 million from one Tony Emokpere, but subtly changed it to fake 5,000 dollars and presented as original U.S. currency to Emokpere.
He stated that the offences contravened the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011.
The accused, however, pleded not guilty to the charges.
He was subsequently granted bail by the Magistrate, Mr P. A. Balogun, for N50,000 with two sureties.
Balogun adjourned the case to Jan. 13, 2016 for mention.