Article 326a Dutch Criminal Code

Artikel 326a Wetboek van Strafrecht (Sr) – unofficial English translation

Title XXV. Deception

Any person who makes a profession or habit of buying goods with the purpose of securing for himself or another person the disposal of those goods without full payment is liable to a term of imprisonment not exceeding four years or a fine of the fifth category.

Unofficial translation. This English text is an unofficial translation provided for information only. Only the Dutch text is legally authentic: Artikel 326a Wetboek van Strafrecht. Checked against the Dutch text in force on 12 October 2026.

Dutch case law

58 Dutch court rulings cite this article. View the rulings (in Dutch)