Tanzania, June 24 -- Dar es Salaam. Architect Alex Temu was arraigned before the Kisutu Resident Magistrate's Court, allegedly on three counts, including obtaining $299,925 (about Sh788.2 million) by false pretences.

Mr Temu appeared before Principal Resident Magistrate Romuli Mbuya, where State Attorney Salome Martin read the charges.

The prosecution alleged that between July 17, 2020, and March 28, 2023, in Dar es Salaam, Mr Temu forged a board resolution for Formtech Company, whose directors are Mr Abdallah Singano and Alex Temu Ltd.

He is accused of using the forged resolution to falsely present himself as an authorised officer and signatory with powers to withdraw and transfer funds from the company's bank account, knowing the cla...