A man who conned another out of $100,000 after placing a false advertisement in the newspaper for the sale of a car was on Thursday remanded into custody for sentencing on November 17 in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court.

Fenton Stephens pleaded guilty to obtaining money by false pretence when he appeared in court and was remanded in custody for sentencing after his lawyer requested a week in order for him to reimburse the complainant.

According to police reports, Stephens placed an advertisement in the newspaper on October 2 for the sale of a Toyota Corolla. He was later contacted by the complainant and arrangements were made for the complainant to deposit the money in an account before meeting him at fast-food restaurant in Mandeville, Manchester.

However, after the complainant deposited the money, Stephens could not be found.

The complainant then reported the matter to the police and Stephens was arrested on October 31. When he was held he reportedly told the police, "Officer mi can pay back the money".

Source: Jamaica Observer