The
police in Banjul Wednesday charged a Gambian man with money laundering.
Omar
Jallow, who denied the charge, is accused of receiving 38, 000 pounds (D2, 280,
000) from one Dodou Njie, a UK-based Gambian, through a Guaranty Trust Bank
Account No: 201-1-114897-1590 with intent to conceal or render assistance.
The
police said Mr Jallow knows or have reason to believe that the money has being
laundered by the sender Dodou Njie or must have being unlawfully obtained.
He
was not represented by a lawyer when he appeared at the Kanifing Magistrate
Court on April 30, 2014.
Jallow
was granted bail by Principal Magistrate Sheriff B. Tabally, presiding, in the
form of a bond of D2 million with a Gambian surety within the jurisdiction of
the Court who should swore to an affidavit of means.
The
details of the charge indicated that the alleged offence was committed in
October 2013 within the Kanifing Municipality of The Gambia.
Police
Sergeant, Kolley, is prosecuting. The case is adjourned till 13th
May, 2014.
A version of this entry first appeared on The Voice
Edited by Modou S. Joof
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