By. Ahmed Salem
The Egyptian Penal Code, in Article 313, imposes a life imprisonment penalty on those charged with theft when the following five conditions are met:
The theft must have occurred during the
night
The theft must involve two or more individuals
Visible or concealed weapons must be present with the thieves or one of them
The thieves must have entered a dwelling, house, or premises intended for habitation by breaking through a wall, door, or by using artificial keys, or by impersonating an officer or a public servant, or by presenting a forged order claimed to be issued by the government
The crime must be committed using coercion or threats, employing their weapons
These conditions ensure that the penalty is heightened in cases where a theft offense incorporates these five elements, enhancing the protection of public safety and property
