In the peaceful antiques district of Nantes, an unlikely duo has embarked on a daring enterprise aimed at obtaining loot of considerable value. This false couple, made up of Mohamed X., a young person from the 20th arrondissement of Paris, and Mabrouka This attempt, orchestrated using a stolen bank card, ultimately failed, leaving the two accomplices facing serious legal consequences.
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The antique dealer district of Nantes targeted
Mohamed and Mabrouka had spotted the Angevin Gold Countera gold merchant renowned for its discretion, located in the heart of the antiques district in Nantes. They first tried to get 20,000 euros in rare coins, including “florins” and “napoleons”.
The plan seemed well laid out until an alert from the bank put an end to their attempt. The merchant was alerted to fraudulent transfers, which prevented the transaction from going through. Their ruse was not proof against bank security.
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Already convicted of theft
Mohamed's legal past quickly resurfaced. Already known to the courts, he was convicted of theft in Cannes in 2022. This 23-year-old young man then tried to steal a luxury watch using a similar subterfuge.
Despite a conditional release and an attempt at professional reintegration, Mohamed could not resist the temptation to plunge back into illegality. His arrest in Nantes placed him once again in the spotlight of justice, and he was kept in pre-trial detention to prevent any recurrence.
The young woman under judicial supervision
Mabrouka X., Mohamed's accomplice, escaped detention. Working in catering and unknown to the judicial services, she was placed under judicial supervision. She will have to follow a rehabilitation program under the supervision of social workers.
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Despite his involvement in the affair, the courts ruled that supervision was sufficient to prevent any repeat offense on his part. It must comply with the directives of the Seine-Saint-Denis Sauvegarde association.
| ???? Fraud | A fake couple tries to steal 60,000 euros in gold with a stolen card. |
| ⚖️ Justice | Mohamed X. kept in detention; Mabrouka X. under judicial supervision. |
Serious legal consequences
The Nantes Criminal Court underlined the seriousness of the case. With a loss of 60,000 euros, justice did not take these attempts lightly. Mohamed X. was considered a repeat offender, which weighed heavily in the decision to keep him in detention.
For the magistrate, this was the only way to prevent any new offense. As for Mabrouka, his personal situation allowed for more lenient treatment, but under close surveillance.
What lessons will the two young people learn from this legal misadventure? Time will tell, but their story raises a question: how can we prevent other young people from embarking on a similar path?
