Suspect’s Confession Leads to Trial in Electrical Cable Theft Case

Al-Salam prosecutors have referred an unemployed man to criminal trial on charges of stealing electrical cables.

The case concerns allegations that the defendant stole the cables and then sold them to a dealer.

The dealer allegedly knew the cables were stolen property. The supplied summary did not specify whether the dealer also faces charges.

The defendant’s confession was cited as leading to his referral for trial. No details were provided about the quantity or value of the stolen cables.