Two people sold sand instead of phones. Police caught them last week after several city residents paid for expensive smartphones but received worthless packages. The woman created this trick last summer with help from her partner. They stole almost 180 thousand rubles from many shoppers through fake internet deals.
The pair gave money back to everyone they had cheated. They made full payments after police discovered their scheme. Both criminals faced charges for fraud against trusting customers. The court decided they deserved prison time despite returning all funds. The woman must serve three years at a general regime colony; her partner got an extra six months behind bars.
The pair gave money back to everyone they had cheated. They made full payments after police discovered their scheme. Both criminals faced charges for fraud against trusting customers. The court decided they deserved prison time despite returning all funds. The woman must serve three years at a general regime colony; her partner got an extra six months behind bars.
