By: Dawda M. Jallow
An elderly man, Ebrima Sorri Jallow, was yesterday arraigned before Kanifing Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing over three million dalasis.
Appearing before Principal Magistrate Sallah M’bai, the accused has since denied the charges and was granted bail. The accused, represented by Defense Counsel P.K. Mendy, faces two counts of fraud. The first alleges that on October 23, 2025, he withdrew D3,350,000 from an Eco Bank account belonging to JBM Financial Services for his own use. The second count relates to October 29, 2024, when he allegedly received D1,129,700 from Abdul Wahab, intended for Sari Husenyin Erhan, but converted it for personal use.
Upon hearing the charges in a local language, Jallow denied any wrongdoing, saying, “I didn’t steal it.”
Assistant Superintendent Alpha Badjie, appearing for the Inspector General of Police, requested an adjournment to secure witnesses but did not oppose bail, noting that the offenses were bailable despite the large sums involved.
Defense Counsel Mendy argued that Jallow, a businessman and father of six, should be granted bail to adequately prepare for his defense.
The court granted bail under Section 126 of the Criminal Procedure Act 2025, setting the amount at D five (5) million, which may alternatively be secured with a property deed of equivalent value. The matter has been adjourned to Monday, January 12, 2026, for the continuation of proceedings.
