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Cap. 9 · Criminal Code (Cap. 9)

Cap. 9 Art. 337IMisuse of electronic communication network or apparatus to transmit misleading information or spread false news.

Sub-title V

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Whosoever, knowingly with intent to cause harm, shall engage in actions that impact the integrity of electronic communications or with intent to spread false news shall use an electronic mail address or website domain likely to deceive the recipient as to the identity of the person transmitting the information or news or otherwise make use of an electronic communication network or apparatus for any of the purposes mentioned above, shall be guilty of an offence and shall on conviction, be liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years, or to a fine (multa) not exceeding ten thousand euro (€10,000), or both such imprisonment and fine.

Amendment history
  • Amended by XXXVII.2025.4