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The crime of electricity fraud and similar crimes in the Penal Code

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The crime of electricity fraud and similar crimes is regulated in Articles 255 and 256 of the Penal Code, within Title XIII, which provides for crimes against property and against the socio-economic order.

Joaquín Sugrañes is a lawyer specializing in electricity fraud crimes in Barcelona . This allows him to offer the best criminal defense in any matter related to this crime.

 

  • What is the crime of electricity fraud and similar crimes?

    Article 255 of the Criminal Code penalizes the commission of fraud using electricity, gas, water, telecommunications, or other energy or fluids belonging to another. These acts are punishable if carried out by any of the following means:

    • Using installed mechanisms to carry out fraud.
    • Maliciously altering the metering devices.
    • Using any other clandestine means.

    Furthermore, Article 256 of the Penal Code punishes the use of any communication terminal equipment without the owner’s consent, causing economic harm.

  • Penalties associated with the crime of electricity fraud and similar

    The penalty to be imposed varies depending on the amount defrauded:

    • If it is more than 400 euros, a fine of 3 to 12 months is imposed.
    • If the amount does not exceed 400 euros, it is a minor offense, punishable by a fine of 1 to 3 months.

     

     

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