In Minsk, the seller-consultant appropriated five expensive mobile phones – learned the verdict of the court

The sentence was handed down to a 26-year-old previously unconvicted resident of the capital, who was accused of embezzling property, the correspondent of the Minsk-Novosti agency was told in the Zavodsk district prosecutor's office.

The accused worked in a private company as a sales consultant and was financially responsible person. The investigation established that in the period from June to July 2026, he appropriated five expensive mobile phones, four of which he handed over to pawnshops, and one he kept in reserve.

When this became known, a criminal case was opened against the dishonest employee. He fully confessed his guilt in the incriminated crime and repented of what he had done.

- The accused is single, currently working in the warehouse of one of the marketplaces, has not previously been brought to criminal responsibility, said Elena Bogarevych, senior assistant prosecutor of the Zavodsk district. The court found him guilty of embezzlement of property by the person to whom it is entrusted, and on the basis of part 1 of article. 211 The Criminal Code imposed a sentence of two years imprisonment, with a fine of 50 basic units (2,250 BYN) and without deprivation of the right to hold certain positions and engage in certain activities.

In accordance with Art. 78 of the Criminal Code, the court decided to consider the sentence of deprivation of liberty conditional and not to carry out execution, if within two years of probation, the accused does not commit a new crime and will perform the duties assigned to him by the court: first notify the internal affairs body about the change of residence, about leaving for personal affairs in another area for a period of more than one month, appear in the police on call and, if necessary, give explanations about his behavior and lifestyle.