Woman docked for failing to return N2,000 mistakenly sent to her account

A 40-year-old woman, Isoken Idunueko, was on Friday docked in an Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ court in Ibadan, Oyo State for failing to return N2,040 mistakenly sent to her bank account from a third party.

The defendant, who lives in the Elebu area of Ibadan, is charged with theft.

She, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.

The prosecutor, ASP Foluke Adedosu, told the court that the defendant in February at Oke-Itunu, Mokola area of Ibadan stole N2,040, which was mistakenly sent to her Zenith Bank account number: 2111699080.

Adedosu alleged that she refused to return the money to the owner when the complainant, Sandra Okwueze l, contacted her.

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She said the offence contravenes section 383 and punishable under section 390 (9) of the Criminal Code Laws of Oyo State, 2000.

The Magistrate, A. T. Oyediji, admitted her to bail in the sum of N500,000 with two sureties in like sum.

Oyediji said one of the sureties must be a landed property owner who lives in her house.

She, thereafter, adjourned the matter until June 2, 2026 for hearing.

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