In an exemplary trial held recently, the Criminal Chamber of the Provincial Court in Ciego de Ávila handed down a guilty verdict against those responsible for the crime of sabotage, as defined in Article 125, section 1, paragraph A, of the Penal Code, in connection with the theft of resources destined for a project of high importance to the national electro-energy system.

The court was duly constituted to hear Case No. 2 of 2026, where the responsibility of the accused in the theft of approximately 50,000 screws—fundamental components for the assembly of the metal structures supporting solar panels—was proven.

This criminal act caused economic damage exceeding 620,000 pesos to the Electricity Company, covering the acquisition and transport of new materials, as well as the consequent delay in the project’s execution.

In delivering the ruling, the court considered the high level of harm caused by the act, the resulting economic and social impact, the current context of the country, and the strategic importance of projects linked to the energy sector.

Likewise, the personal circumstances of the accused, their confession to the authorities, and the cooperation offered during the investigative process were taken into account.

As a result, custodial sentences of nine and seven years were imposed, respectively. Both individuals also received ancillary penalties, including the deprivation of public rights and a ban on leaving the country. It was also ordered that they must compensate for the material damage caused to the Cuban State, amounting to 617,907 pesos with 77 centavos.

During the processing of the case and in the oral trial proceedings, the procedural guarantees enshrined in the Constitution of the Republic and the Criminal Procedure Law were strictly observed. The penalised individuals and the Prosecutor’s Office have the right to file the relevant appeals against the decision of the judicial body.