Defendants' Appeals Rejected in Brutal Robbery and Kidnapping Case

TDT | Manama     

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

In a shocking case of violence and criminal behavior, two men have been sentenced to prison terms for a brutal robbery and kidnapping incident. Despite their initial efforts to overturn the rulings, the High Criminal Appeals Court has upheld the original verdicts, leaving the defendants with one final avenue for appeal - the Cassation Court.

The primary defendant, a 36-year-old Gulf national, was found guilty of orchestrating the violent episode and was sentenced to 3 years in prison. His co-conspirator, a 29-year-old man, was convicted of participating in the crime at the behest of the older defendant and received a 1-month prison sentence.

The horrific events unfolded one night when the two defendants accosted the male victim at a restaurant around midnight. Forcing the victim into their vehicle, they drove him to an apartment in the Juffair area, where the true brutality began.

The 36-year-old Gulf national unleashed a violent assault, raining down punches and striking the victim repeatedly with a wooden ladder. The younger defendant, while not directly involved in the physical attack, joined in the torment, further traumatising the helpless victim.

For over 12 hours, the captive victim endured this ordeal, with his personal belongings, including his phone and scooter key, stolen by the defendants. Amidst the despair, the victim managed to locate a charging phone in the room and used it to contact the authorities.

Police arrived at the scene around 5:00 PM, bringing the victim's harrowing experience to an end. The defendants were immediately arrested, and the legal process began, leading to their conviction and sentencing.

Both defendants challenged the rulings, but the High Criminal Appeals Court has now firmly upheld the initial verdicts. However, the defendants still have the option to take their case to the Cassation Court, the country's highest judicial authority, in a last-ditch effort to overturn the sentences.