Hilla: A Babil Criminal Court sentenced a young man to death on Sunday for killing the owner of a currency exchange office in Nader al-Thani four months ago during an attempted robbery.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the court's decision came after the young man was found guilty of shooting and killing the currency exchange office owner in central Hillah. The incident occurred during an attempted robbery, which took place four months prior.

The court has granted the convicted individual the right to appeal the decision.