Points 2 Prove
The Ultimate Police Handbook
Possess or control an article for use in fraud
s.6 Fraud Act 2006
Fraud/Blackmail
Definition
A person is guilty of an offence if he has in his possession or under his control any article for use in the course of or in connection with any fraud.
Powers & Punishment
On summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum (or to both)
On conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years or to a fine (or to both).
On conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years or to a fine (or to both).
Offence Type
Charging Codes
FA06004
Crime Recording
PNC Recordable
Crime Report Required