Article 341 Dutch Criminal Code
Artikel 341 Wetboek van Strafrecht (Sr) – unofficial English translation
Book Two · Title XXVI. Prejudicing creditors or rightholders
Paragraph 1
Any person who has been declared bankrupt is liable to a term of imprisonment not exceeding six years or a fine of the fifth category if, knowing that one or more creditors will thereby be prejudiced in their opportunities for recovery, he:
before or during the bankruptcy has removed or removes any property from the estate;
before or during the bankruptcy has unlawfully benefited or benefits any of his creditors in any way.
Paragraph 2
A person in respect of whom the statutory debt adjustment scheme for natural persons (schuldsaneringsregeling natuurlijke personen) has been declared applicable is liable to the same penalty if, knowing that one or more creditors will thereby be prejudiced in their opportunities for recovery, he:
before or during the application of the debt adjustment scheme has removed or removes any property from the estate;
before or during the application of the debt adjustment scheme has unlawfully benefited or benefits any of his creditors in any way.
Unofficial translation. This English text is an unofficial translation provided for information only. Only the Dutch text is legally authentic: Artikel 341 Wetboek van Strafrecht. Checked against the Dutch text in force on 12 October 2026.
Dutch case law
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