Former Fleury-Mérogis prison store director sentenced to five years for tobacco theft
David D., the ex-director of the central store at Fleury-Mérogis prison, was sentenced to five years in prison, including four years behind bars, for stealing cigarettes meant for inmates.
The 50-year-old former prison store manager was found guilty of diverting tobacco supplies intended for detainees. A court imposed a five-year term, with four years of actual confinement and a detention order. The sentence exceeds the prosecution’s request for three years. As a result, the former official will return to prison.
Why it matters
The ruling exposes corruption in prison supply management and reinforces accountability for public officials.
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