In 2024, what level of imprisonment will be imposed for trading in fake tickets and fake stamps?
(Baonghean.vn) - Let me ask, in 2024, to what extent will trading in fake train tickets be punished with imprisonment? The issue of concern of Mr. Dang Van Khon (Hung Nguyen, Nghe An).
Answer: The penalty for the crime of making and trading in counterfeit stamps and tickets is specified in Article 202 of the Penal Code as follows:
1. Anyone who makes or trades in counterfeit stamps or tickets in one of the following cases shall be subject to a fine of VND 30,000,000 to VND 100,000,000, non-custodial reform for up to 03 years or imprisonment of 06 months to 03 years:
a) Counterfeit stamps and tickets without face value in quantity from 15,000 to less than 30,000 units;
b) Counterfeit stamps and tickets with a total face value from VND 50,000,000 to under VND 200,000,000;
c) Having been administratively sanctioned for this act or having been convicted of this crime, not having had the criminal record expunged, and still committing the violation;
d) Illegal profits from 30,000,000 VND to under 100,000,000 VND.
2. Committing a crime in one of the following cases shall be subject to a fine of from VND 100,000,000 to VND 500,000,000 or imprisonment from 02 to 07 years:
a) Organized;
b) Abusing position and power;
c) Counterfeit stamps and tickets without face value in quantity of 30,000 units or more;
d) Counterfeit stamps and tickets with a total face value of VND 200,000,000 or more;
d) Illegal profits of VND 100,000,000 or more;
e) Dangerous recidivism.
3. The offender may also be fined from VND 5,000,000 to VND 50,000,000, banned from holding positions, practicing a profession or doing certain jobs from 01 year to 05 years.
The act of making or trading in counterfeit tickets or fake stamps with a total face value of VND 50,000,000 to under VND 200,000,000, or without face value but with a quantity of VND 15,000 to under VND 30,000 units, or for offenders who have been administratively sanctioned for this act or have been convicted but have not had their criminal record expunged and still commit the violation or illegally profit from VND 30,000,000 to under VND 100,000,000, can still be punished from 06 months to 03 years. Depending on the severity of the act, making or trading in counterfeit tickets or fake stamps can be punished in different forms; the highest prison sentence is 07 years.
