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Cheating

Victor · 2011-06-28 09:21:53

Is cheating in a competition a crime? Perhaps along the lines of unjust enrichment.

28-06-2011 9:21am

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Is cheating in a competition a crime? Perhaps along the lines of unjust enrichment.

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#2 28-06-2011 10:27am

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I think there was an offence of cheating In a bookies but it would probably now come under the theft act as making a gain by deception.

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#3 28-06-2011 7:34pm

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Victor wrote: »

Is cheating in a competition a crime? Perhaps along the lines of unjust enrichment.

Potentially yes, S. 6 Criminal Justice (Theft & Fraud) Offences Act 2001.

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