Jesus Baelo, a 33-year-old businessman from Lusaka, has been charged with theft for stealing a phone valued at K14,500. He admitted to selling the phone to support his two children. The case is currently in the Magistrates’ Court.
A 33-year-old businessman, Jesus Baelo, residing in Lusaka’s Garden House area, faces charges for allegedly stealing a mobile phone valued at K14,500. He is charged with theft in accordance with Section 272 of the Penal Code Chapter 87 of the Laws of Zambia. The incident specifically occurred on December 19, 2024, involving the theft of a phone belonging to Felix Maluba.
In summary, Jesus Baelo has been charged with stealing a phone worth K14,500 and has confessed to the charges in court, citing the need to provide for his children as motivation for his actions. The case is being heard in the Magistrates’ Court under the jurisdiction of Magistrate Fine Mayambu.
Original Source: diggers.news
