French Man Judged for Theft and Fraud After Stealing Food in Monaco

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Summary:
A man in possession of €5,000 in cash is judged for theft at Carrefour Market in Monaco, after being caught stealing food worth about €50.

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A French man, born in 1985 and with no fixed address or profession, has been judged for theft and fraud in Monaco. The individual was apprehended by security services at a Carrefour Market in Monaco for stealing food worth about 50 euros. The investigation revealed that the man was carrying a sum of 5,980 euros in cash, raising questions about the origin of the money. The accused claimed that the cash came from undeclared seasonal agricultural work and presented signed attestations from supposed employers. However, these documents were quickly verified and found to be forged. The accused persisted in denying any wrongdoing but admitted to the theft. The court ruled that cash from undeclared work is not legitimate. Doubts intensified as the accused mentioned receiving social assistance and claimed to have withdrawn the 5,000 euros from a bank account without a debit card. The prosecutor highlighted the absurdity of the situation and requested a suspended prison sentence of 15 days along with confiscation of the cash. The court found the accused guilty and sentenced him to 15 days of suspended imprisonment, along with confiscation of the cash. The accused expressed discontent with the decision but was reminded that working undeclared is fraudulent. The prosecutor informed him of the possibility to appeal, and he left the court without further comment.

Source:
Monaco Tribune

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