Article 326 Dutch Criminal Code
Artikel 326 Wetboek van Strafrecht (Sr) – unofficial English translation
Book Two · Title XXV. Deception
Paragraph 1
Any person who, with the purpose of unlawfully benefiting himself or another person, by assuming a false name or a false capacity, by cunning tricks, or by a web of fabrications, induces someone to hand over any property, to provide a service, to make data available, to incur a debt or to cancel a claim, is guilty of fraud (oplichting) and liable to a term of imprisonment not exceeding four years or a fine of the fifth category.
Paragraph 2
If the act is committed with the purpose of preparing or facilitating a terrorist offence, the term of imprisonment prescribed for the act is increased by one third.
Unofficial translation. This English text is an unofficial translation provided for information only. Only the Dutch text is legally authentic: Artikel 326 Wetboek van Strafrecht. Checked against the Dutch text in force on 12 October 2026.
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