The Ultimate Police Handbook
Possess or control an article for use in fraud
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
Summary
Either Way
Indictable
📄 Charging Codes
FA06004
📁 Crime Recording
PNC Recordable
Crime Report Required