‘Formax’ burglar sentenced to four years and six months

The Criminal Court has sentenced a 19 year old man to four years and six months jail for robbing ‘Formax Computers’, a prominent hardware and software retailer in Male’.

Ali Latheef from the island of Villingili in Gaafu Alifu Atoll was found guilty of robbing the store following his arrest on March 7, while he was attempting to flee with laptops, pen drives, modems and other electronic devices.

He was caught by police after using a shovel to break the glass window of the shopfront.

Latheef reportedly covered his face with a mask when he realised that the place was under surveillance, however police officers patrolling the area witnessed the incident and arrested the man.

Spokesperson for the Criminal Court Ahmed Riffath he had no information regarding the matter.

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