Official Text
“Whoever commits fraud by means of computer resources, including online scams, phishing, or fraudulent digital transactions.”
Legal Analysis
Elements to Prove:
- Committing fraud.
- Using computer resources.
- Intent to deceive.
- Financial gain or advantage.
Potential Defenses:
- No fraud committed.
- Legitimate business.
- Authorized transactions.
Practical Examples
What Constitutes the Offense:
Online scams, phishing emails, fraudulent websites, fake digital transactions.
What Doesn't Constitute:
Legitimate online business, authorized digital transactions, or lawful websites.
Punishment
Imprisonment up to 5 years, and Fine