BY ROMINAH FAKA
Trial into the case of a man charged with false pretence by obtaining money in exchange for drum petrol is set to begin today [April 1] at the Magistrate court.
Pre-Trial-Conference (PTC) was carried out previously where prosecution told court it will call two witnesses and another two witnesses’ statements will be tendered to the court as exhibits.
Eli Deke is charged with one count of false pretence and he pleaded not guilty to the charge.
Pre-Trial-Conference (PTC) was carried out previously where prosecution told court it will call two witnesses and another two witnesses’ statements will be tendered in court as exhibit.
Prosecution alleged on April 4, 2023 about 4pm at Rover, the complainant received a call from Deke saying they were selling two drums of petrol at $1,700 per drum at Markworth.
It is further alleged that upon satisfied with the arrangement made, he rang the accused to meet him.
The accused arrived at Niuhavis residence and the complainant gave him the sum of $3,400 plus one $100 for his commission.
Few weeks later, the complainant followed up with the arrangement but got nowhere, and when the complainant contacted the accused his phone was turned off.
The complainant reported the matter to police and the accused was arrested.
Office of Director of Public Prosecution act for the crown and Vincent Nomae of Public Solicitor office (PSO) represent Deke.
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