A self-confessed thief who targeted and stole network connectivity equipment worth close to R2 million from major telecommunication companies has been sentenced to 500 years imprisonment.
David Jenkins was found guilty of 25 counts of theft by the Cape Town Regional Court Division of the Western Cape this week.
Between 11 January 2018 and 9 February 2018, Jenkins stole compact media connectors that provide instant fibre connectivity for networking gear from MTN and Cell C towers. These cards provide high-speed internet to users.
He was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment for each of the 25 counts, which collectively amounted to 500 years imprisonment.
However, the court suspended seven years of each of the 20 years which resulted in an effective 13- years imprisonment for each count.
The court further ordered that all the sentences run concurrently. That effectively means Jenkins will serve 13-years imprisonment.
