(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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