He denied any responsibility when the charge sheet was read to him.
Prosecutor Baba Jallow opposed bail for the accused, stating that if he was granted bail, he would jump bail and would also interfere with the prosecution witnesses.
The defence counsel argued that it was the constitutional right of the accused to be granted bail, citing Sections 19 and 24 of the 1997 constitution.
Notwithstanding, the presiding magistrate granted the accused bail and ordered him to produce two title deeds in his name valued at D70,000,000 within the Greater Banjul Area. He was also ordered to deposit identification documents to the registrar of the court.
The case was adjourned to the 15th June, 2026, for the prosecutor to call his witnesses.
