Appropriation of private or public property for oneself or other persons, through submission of false facts or concealing of true facts, lie or abuse of trust, shall constitute the criminal offence of fraud and it shall be punished by up to five years of imprisonment.
This offence, when committed more than once or in collaboration, shall be punished by two to six years of imprisonment.
This offence, when causing serious consequences, shall be punished by five to ten years of imprisonment.