And group of criminals practicing witchcraft was apprehended on Tuesday by elements of the Algiers police. The group, made up of several members of the same family, used quackery on the inhabitants of the region.
The investigation uncovered overwhelming evidence at the home of the defendants. The latter were immediately brought before the Court of Cheragawhich condemned 2 of them to heavy sentences.
A “family” of wizards apprehended in Cheraga
The elements of the security of the wilaya of Algiers had a case which is charlatanism this May 03 in the area of Cheraga. The judicial police brigade of Cheraga succeeded in dismantling a criminal network practicing fraud through witchcraft and charlatanism. After investigation, it turned out that the main suspect was a man in his sixtiesassisted in the crime by his wife, their son and other family members.
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By searching the home, the national security elements got their hands on psychotropic tablets intended for illicit sale. A large sum was also found. In addition to that, a whole paraphernalia of objects and substances used to practice witchcraft were seized on the spot. The report states:
- Plastic dolls;
- Chandeliers ;
- Old copper pestles;
- Wooden pestles;
- Unknown spices;
- Lead ;
- Clothes inside wet plastic bags;
- Several photos of strangers;
- 3 holy books (Koran).
All these elements portent to believe that the group practiced witchcraft within the family home, explain the authorities.
Case of witchcraft Cheraga : la justice tranche
Following their appearance before the prosecution of Cheragathe suspects have denied all charges. The main defendant (father of the family) was itsentenced to 5 years’ imprisonment farm at the prison of College. on woman, meanwhile, gets 3 years firm. As for the son and other family members, ils were acquitted by the judge.
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