The embezzlement of 500,000 yuan will be returned, and the sentence will depend on the circumstances.
According to the laws of the People's Republic of China, the sentencing standards for embezzlement in public office are as follows: Employees of companies, enterprises, or other units who take advantage of their positions to illegally take possession of the property of their own units, and the amount is relatively large, is to be sentenced to up to three years imprisonment or short-term detention and a concurrent fine; where the amount involved is huge, a sentence of between three and ten years imprisonment and a concurrent fine is to be given; where the amount is especially huge, the sentence is 10 or more years imprisonment or indefinite imprisonment and a concurrent fine.
In addition, criminal suspects who voluntarily return the misappropriated property may be given a lighter or commuted punishment. However, if the criminal suspect actively returns the property that has been embezzled during the investigation by the public security organs, actively cooperates with the investigation, and has a good attitude of admitting guilt, it can also be used as the basis for a lighter punishment.
Therefore, the sentence of 500,000 yuan for embezzlement needs to be determined on a case-by-case basis. Generally speaking, if the criminal suspect can actively return the misappropriated property and cooperate with the investigation, and has a good attitude of admitting guilt, the punishment can be mitigated or commuted. However, other factors should also be considered for the specific sentence, such as the criminal suspect's professional background, attitude in admitting guilt, degree of cooperation, and the size of the amount involved.
In general, the above situations need to determine the final sentence according to the specific facts of the case, the amount involved, the nature of the amount involved, and the specific sentencing circumstances.
It should be noted that the content of laws and regulations involved in the article is relatively one-sided and objective. Embezzlement is an illegal and criminal act, involving multiple aspects such as criminal law and morality, if you or someone close to you is facing related problems, it is recommended that you consult a professional lawyer or relevant institutions to obtain accurate information.