Man Jailed for Stealing iPhone from Bicycle Pocket in Malé

The Criminal Court has sentenced a person to four months and 24 days in jail for stealing an iPhone from the side pocket of a bicycle parked on Majidhee Magu in Malé. The court found Faris Naseer of H. Alawulu, Kaafu Atoll, Malé, guilty of stealing an iPhone 13 Pro belonging to a female child from Haa Alif Atoll, Ihavandhoo. The theft occurred on July 22 at 17:24 hours, when the phone was taken from a red scooter parked in front of the Redwave shop. Since the value of the phone exceeded MVR 5,000, the offense was classified as a fifth-degree crime under Qanoonul Uqubat. During the trial, Faris admitted to the crime voluntarily and requested leniency. Judge Muzammil Naseer noted that the basic punishment was nine months and 18 days, but due to a prior criminal record, the sentence was increased by one degree to one year. However, because Faris confessed at the beginning of the trial and cooperated, including returning the stolen phone, the judge reduced the sentence by two degrees, resulting in a jail term of four months and 24 days. Since Faris was not detained during the investigation, he must serve the full sentence.