In which circle of hell do the thieves find their punishment?

Thieves are punished in Circle 8 of Dante's Inferno, which is known as the circle of fraud. This circle is divided into several bolgias, or ditches, each dealing with different forms of deceit and manipulation. The specific punishment for thieves involves being chased and bitten by serpents, symbolizing the treachery and loss of personal identity experienced through their acts of theft and betrayal.

Circle 7, on the other hand, deals with violence; Circle 6 is designated for heretics; and Circle 9 is reserved for traitors. Each of these circles corresponds to different sins, and in Dante's categorization of sin, theft is uniquely placed within the context of fraudulent actions, justifying its punishment in the eighth circle.