Article 416 Dutch Criminal Code
Artikel 416 Wetboek van Strafrecht (Sr) – unofficial English translation
Book Two · Title XXX. Accessory after the fact
Paragraph 1
The following persons are liable, as guilty of intentional handling of stolen goods (opzetheling), to a term of imprisonment not exceeding four years or a fine of the fifth category:
any person who acquires, possesses or transfers goods, or creates or transfers a personal right to or a right in rem in respect of goods, while knowing, at the time of acquiring or coming into possession of the goods or of creating the right, that the goods had been obtained through a serious offence (misdrijf);
any person who intentionally and for profit possesses or transfers goods obtained through a serious offence, or transfers a personal right to or a right in rem in respect of goods obtained through a serious offence.
Paragraph 2
Any person who intentionally benefits from the proceeds of any goods obtained through a serious offence is liable to the same penalty.
Unofficial translation. This English text is an unofficial translation provided for information only. Only the Dutch text is legally authentic: Artikel 416 Wetboek van Strafrecht. Checked against the Dutch text in force on 12 October 2026.
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