In the charge filed before the court by the NAFDAC prosecutor, B.Simon, it was alleged that “Omorodion Sylvester, male, adult, 41 years old, of No 2, Surulere Street, Volts, Ojo, Lagos on or about the 20th day of February, 2021, within the jurisdiction of the Court did aid Inderpreet Singh, Male, adult, 49 years old, of 306, Apple Estate, Festac, Lagos, to sell fake drugs.
The drugs in question are Tramadol Hydrochloride Tablets 225mg and thereby committing an offence contrary to Section 1(C) of the Counterfeit and Fake Drugs and Unwholesome Processed Foods (Miscellaneous Provisions)Act, Cap. C34, LFN, 2004 and punishable under Section 3 (1) of the same Act”.
A Federal High Court in Lagos has adjourned the trial of an Indian businessman, Inderpreet Singh, and his co-defendant, Omorodion Sylvester .
Singh and Sylvester are being tried on an eighth count charge of counterfeiting, possession of a fake drug, and selling a banned and unregistered drug.
The charge also alleged that “Inderpreet Singh, Male, adult, 49 years old, of 306, Apple Estate, Festac, Lagos, was found to be in “possession of fake drug to wit:- Tramadol Hydrochloride Tablets 225mg and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 1(a) of the Counterfeit and Fake Drugs and Unwholesome Processed Foods (Miscellaneous Provisions)Act, Cap. C34, LFN, 2004 and punishable under Section 3 (1) of the same Act”.
The two defendants who pleaded not guilty when they were arraigned before the court are currently on bail.