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A Cuban was sentenced to 10 years of imprisonment for attempting to steal computers from the Department of Economics at the Ernesto Guevara Hospital in Las Tunas.
According to the official source Periódico 26, the oral trial took place in the First Criminal Chamber of the Provincial People's Court as part of case number 1 of 2025, concerning the crime of robbery with force.
He also emphasized that the accused attempted to take equipment worth over 487,000 Cuban pesos.
In addition to the main sanction, accessory measures were imposed, such as the loss of the right to vote, the prohibition from obtaining a passport or leaving the country until the sentence is served, and the obligation to compensate the hospital for the damages caused.
The court assured that the process adhered to the guarantees of due process, as established by the Criminal Procedure Law and the Cuban Constitution. Both the sanctioned individual and the prosecution have the right to file an appeal for cassation against the ruling.
"A regrettable event that also reveals the vulnerability of institutions in such situations, due to their need to better secure their premises and protect them from unscrupulous behavior, exacerbated by the current economic context the country is experiencing," the news outlet stated.
The trial is part of the national campaign against crime and illegal activities, a crusade promoted by the Cuban government to project an image to the world that it is trying to control the internal chaos that the country is experiencing.
In recent weeks, the Cuban regime's effort to project an image of strength in the face of rising crime has become increasingly visible, against a backdrop characterized by a severe economic crisis and the growing deterioration of social fabric.
As part of this campaign, various criminal incidents are being used by the state media as examples to justify the crusade against insecurity, in an attempt to showcase institutional control in the face of daily chaos.
This Wednesday, a report about a theft in a shop in Havana went viral on social media, showing an individual fleeing with products from the establishment. Although the authorities did not provide details on the police response, the coverage of the incident fueled the narrative of an active state response to increasingly frequent and visible crimes.
Last Tuesday, another incident was reported in the capital: a house in Havana was the target of two robbery attempts in less than a week. The affected family publicly denounced the lack of protection and the delayed response from law enforcement, which contrasts with official statements about effectiveness in combating crime.
Two individuals were arrested last Sunday while driving a stolen vehicle in which they were transporting over 1,300 pounds of coffee, allegedly taken from a state-owned enterprise.
Frequently Asked Questions about Computer Theft at Las Tunas Hospital
Why was a Cuban sentenced to 10 years in prison in Las Tunas?
A Cuban man was sentenced to 10 years in prison for attempting to steal computers from the Department of Economics at the Ernesto Guevara hospital in Las Tunas. The oral trial took place in the First Criminal Chamber of the Provincial People's Court, and the accused will also have to compensate the hospital for the damages caused.
What additional measures were imposed on the convicted individual for the robbery in Las Tunas?
In addition to the prison sentence, ancillary measures were imposed such as the loss of voting rights, the prohibition from obtaining a passport or leaving the country until the sentence is served, and the obligation to compensate the hospital for the damages caused.
How does computer theft affect the Cuban healthcare system?
The theft of computers significantly affects the Cuban health system by disrupting administrative and economic operations, especially in a context of resource scarcity. The lack of technological equipment can worsen the condition of health services and increase the vulnerability of institutions to future incidents.
What does this incident reflect about security in Cuban institutions?
This incident reflects the vulnerability of Cuban institutions to criminal situations, highlighting the need to improve security measures to protect public property, especially in the current economic context the country is facing.
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