By Mamajah Jalloh
The alleged larceny case involving thirty-seven-year-old businessman Ibrahim Sorie Koroma continued before Mustapha Braima Jah at Pademba Road Court No. 1 on Tuesday, 17th February 2026.
The accused is charged with larceny contrary to Section 2 of the Larceny Act of 1916.
According to the particulars of offence, on 8th September 2025 at the House of Parliament, Western Area, the accused allegedly stole one black leather bag containing ten thousand United States Dollars (US$10,000), physical cash amounting to four thousand and sixty leones (Le 4,060), one Leone Watts power bank, one Samsung mobile phone, and other assorted items, all valued at two hundred and sixty thousand five hundred and sixty leones (Le 260,560), property of John Melvin Kuminah.
When the charge was read and explained to the accused, no plea was taken.
Leading the prosecution, Kadie M. Taylor, called Prosecution Witness Two, Mohamed Vandi, attached to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) headquarters, Pademba Road, Freetown.
Sub-Inspector Vandi told the court that he recognised both the complainant and the accused. He recalled that on 9th September 2025, the larceny case was assigned to him for investigation. He said statements were obtained from the complainant and witnesses on the same date, together with DPC 10256 Bangura A.S.
The witness further stated that he and the complainant visited the crime scene at the House of Parliament, where CCTV footage was obtained and later handed over to the Cyber Unit for analysis.
He disclosed that on 13th September 2025, the accused was arrested and brought to the police station along with the allegedly stolen bag and purse. The witness said he obtained a voluntary caution statement from the accused in Krio, which was recorded in English. At the conclusion of the statement, it was read over and explained to the accused, who admitted it to be true and correct by affixing his right-hand thumbprint, while the witness signed as the recorder.
Sub-Inspector Vandi further informed the court that on 21st December 2025, he and DPC 10256 Bangura A.S obtained a charge statement from the accused using the same procedure. The statement was produced and tendered in court and admitted as an exhibit, which was handed over to the exhibit clerk.
The witness was cross-examined by the accused.
Meanwhile, Magistrate Jah refused bail and remanded the accused at the Male Correctional Facility.
The matter was adjourned to 24th February 2026 for further proceedings.
