An 18-year-old man from Drammen has been sentenced to one year in prison for six violent Vipps robberies. He must also pay NOK 150,750 in compensation for the other crimes committed besides these.
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An 18-year-old man from Drammen has been sentenced to serve 12 months in prison.
Court’s Assessment and Verdict
This is because he committed a number of crimes including six brutal Vipps robberies, attempted robbery and various offences related to theft between the summers of 2024 and 2025.
Before court the teenager openly confessed his actions:
«My intention was not to rob anyone, but it just happened. I only wanted money and made some bad decisions," he said in a statement.
Court’s Assessment and Verdict
The multiple Vipps robberies were seen as the most serious offenses by the court. This fact in turn led to a heavy sentence. At the same time, however, judges
The final verdict:
Sent to prison for one year unconditional
Condemnation:
Compensation of NOK 150,750 for the victims of the crimes
Prohibited from driving for six months as of May 13th 2025 Without a court order
18-Year-Old's Crimes
The court's unanimous judgment held the defendant guilty of:
- Six Vipps robberies
- One attempted robbery
- Two offences of violent conduct against police officers
- Two thefts of motor vehicles (car and motorcycle)
- Two incidents of driving without a valid licence
- Broader Issues of Youth Crime
This case has drawn public attention to the situation of juvenile crime and Veri robbers in Norway. Vipps, that is widely used by criminal gangs targeting vulnerable victims, has become a tool sought after by thieves among various mobile phones to be used in robbery.
The authorities and other experts in this field are calling on young people to be more aware They have good reason to do so. There is a need for preventive measures to eliminate future similar crimes such as lone wolf fraud and further digital robberies by a group of marauding bandits.