Heba Press: Abdel Salam Belgarbi, Mohamed Zariouh
A Spanish court sentenced a member of the Spanish Civil Guard to seven months in prison after finding him guilty of stealing 450 euros from a Moroccan citizen during a border check at the Beni Ansar border post, May 27, 2022 .
According to the investigation, the 38-year-old Moroccan citizen was subjected to a routine inspection by members of the Spanish Civil Guard. During the check, the convicted police officer, aged 39, took the opportunity to steal 450 euros from a sports bag which was under the seat of the victim’s car, then put the bag back in its place without arousing any suspicion .
After leaving the checkpoint and arriving at the port of Melilla to buy a ticket, the victim discovered that her money was missing. He immediately returned to the checkpoint to inquire about the incident. After a preliminary search, the police officer returned 350 euros of the stolen amount, but did not return the entire amount.
Subsequently, the Moroccan citizen filed an official complaint, which led to the opening of an in-depth investigation by the Spanish authorities. After examining the evidence and hearing the witnesses, the court imposed a seven-month prison sentence on the convicted police officer, requiring him to pay 100 euros in additional compensation to the victim and bear the costs of the trial.
