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KKO 2610/1999 AI generated

Supreme Court dismisses MP's appeal regarding fraud conviction for false information to obtain higher expense reimbursement.

Case Number KKO 2610/1999
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
Decision Date
Outcome Dismissed

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The Supreme Court of Finland dismissed the appeal by a Member of Parliament convicted of fraud for submitting false data to secure increased expense reimbursement. The court found that the defendant intentionally provided inaccurate information to the authorities regarding his expenses, which constituted the necessary intent for the crime. Consequently, the conviction was upheld as the evidence clearly demonstrated the deliberate deception required for the charge.

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Laki rikoslaista koskevista erityisistä säännöistä (1999:100); Laki rikoslaista koskevista erityisistä säännöistä (1999:100): The court held that intentionally providing false information to obtain a higher expense reimbursement than actually incurred constitutes the crime of fraud.

Keywords

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Member of Parliament expense reimbursement false information crime of fraud intentional deception Supreme Court appeal corruption liability

Cited Legislation

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Laki rikoslaista koskevista erityisistä säännöistä (1999:100)
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Kysymys siitä, oliko kansanedustaja syyllistynyt petokseen korotetun kulukorvauksen saamiseksi antamiensa väärien tietojen perusteella.