LAGOS— A 52-year-old man, Udosi Eke, who allegedly obtained N2 million on the pretext of securing travel documents for a woman was, yesterday, charged before an Apapa Magistrates’ Court, Lagos.

Eke, who resides at Iganmu area of Lagos, is facing a two-count charge of conspiracy and obtaining money under false pretences.

Prosecutor Kingsley Jackson told the court that the accused committed the offences on July 10 at 14, Navy Barracks, Ajegunle, Apapa.

He said Eke, with others still at large, collected N2 million from the complainant, Mrs Patience James, with a promise to secure travel documents for her.

Jackson said the accused converted the money to his personal use.

The prosecutor said the offences contravened Sections 312 and 409 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011.

Section 312 prescribes a 15-year jail term for obtaining money under false pretences, while Section 409 stipulates two years sentence for conspiracy.

The accused pleaded not guilty to the charges.

The Senior Magistrate, Mr. Mukaila Fadeyi, granted the accused bail in the sum of N200,000 with two sureties in like sum and adjourned the case till October 17 for mention.