Frenchman Jailed for 5 Years for Brussels Airport Diamond Heist

A man believed to be an important player in a major diamond heist on the runway of a Brussels airport in 2013, was found guilty by a Belgian court on Thursday and sentenced to five years in prison. 

The Brussels Criminal Court ruled that the defendant, Marc Bertoldi, played a decisive role in the planning of the crime even though he was not directly involved in the robbery. 

Read more: https://www.dw.com/en/frenchman-jailed-for-5-years-for-brussels-airport-diamond-heist/a-49370992