Duo convicted for brutal taxi robbery in Amman
The court handed the man, who is in his twenties, a five-year prison sentence with hard labor after convicting him of theft and fraud under Article 401/3 of the Penal Code. The woman received a six-month prison sentence for extortion.
According to court documents, the pair hailed a taxi and asked the driver to take them to a location in Amman. During the ride, the man asked if the driver had change for a JD 20 bill, but the driver said he only had JD 18.
When they reached their destination near an apartment building, the woman got out, claiming she needed to exchange the money. She took the JD18 from the driver and walked away, while the man stayed in the car.
Moments later, the woman called out to the man. Growing suspicious, the taxi driver got out and followed them, asking for his money back and attempting to call the police. The woman then grabbed his hand and threatened him, saying, "I'll say you harassed me."
At that moment, the man attacked the driver with a razor blade, slashing his back. He then held the blade to the driver's face while demanding money. Stunned by the violence, the driver threw the JD18 on the ground, and the two suspects fled.
The driver collapsed from his injuries but was quickly taken to the hospital by bystanders. Authorities later arrested both suspects.
The ruling is subject to appeal.
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