The accused pleaded guilty to robbery of a bank, attempted extortion of the same branch, laundering proceeds of crime, and fraud.
The offences were committed while the accused was employed at the bank and involved planning with co-accused, threats of violence, and misuse of his position of trust.
During the robbery, co‑accused used knives and restrained employees with duct tape, causing significant fear and emotional harm.
The court considered mitigating factors including youth, lack of prior criminal record, remorse, and prospects for rehabilitation, but found numerous aggravating factors including breach of trust, planning, recruitment of accomplices, and continued criminal conduct over several months.
A penitentiary sentence was required to emphasize denunciation and deterrence.
