Penal Code · s 420

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s 420Cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property

Whoever cheats and thereby dishonestly induces the person deceived to -

(a)

deliver any property to any person; or

(b)

make, alter or destroy the whole or any part of a valuable security, or anything which is signed or sealed, and which is capable of being converted into a valuable security, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term not exceeding 7 years and fine.

FrauduIenl deeds and dispositions ofproperty