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Criminal law

Fraud

Property crime requiring: sufficient deception, error in the victim, act of disposition, economic harm and profit motive. Aggravated fraud (Art. 250 CP) applies when the amount exceeds €50,000, affects basic services or targets vulnerable persons. Base sentence: 6 months to 3 years.

Arts. 248-251 bis CP

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