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Section 424 — Dishonest or fraudulent removal or concealment of property or release of claim

As in force on 31 December 2021.

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  1. 30 March 1987 Enacted
  2. 1 February 2008 Act 51 of 2007
  3. 31 December 2021 You are here
  4. 17 August 2026 Latest
424.Dishonest or fraudulent removal or concealment of property or release of claim

Whoever dishonestly or fraudulently conceals or removes any property of himself or any other person, or dishonestly or fraudulently assists in the concealment or removal thereof, or dishonestly releases any demand or claim to which he is entitled, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 3 years, or with fine, or with both.