Whoever, being entrusted with a signed blank paper takes advantage of
it to insert any unauthorized obligation, discharge or disposition or any other
writing liable to harm the signatory in his person or in his substance, shall be
punished with imprisonment for from 1 (one) to 5 (five) years or with fine of
from CFAF 5 000 (five thousand) to CFAF 500 000 (five hundred thousand),
or with both such imprisonment and fine.
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In force from 12-07-2016
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