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SECTION 318 — Theft, Misappropriation, False Pretences

In French Vol, abus de confiance, escroquerie

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(1) Whoever causes loss to another: a) by theft, that is by removing his property; or b) by misappropriation that is by destruction, waste or conversion of any property capable of being removed entrusted to him for the purpose of custody, return, accounting or any particular manner of dealing. Provided that this paragraph shall apply neither to money loan nor to a consumer goods loan ; c) false pretence, that is by influencing him deceitfully by tricks or by misrepresentation or concealment of any matter of fact ; shall be punished with imprisonment for from 5 (five) to 10 (ten) years and with fine of from CFAF 100 000 (one hundred thousand) to CFAF 1 000 000 (one million). (2) The Court may in addition impose the forfeitures described in Section 30 of this Code.
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Felonies and misdemeanours against private interest

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ARTICLE 318 — Vol, abus de confiance, escroquerie

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