Article 7 of the Saudi Money Counterfeiting Law
المادة 7 من النظام الجزائي الخاص بتزييف وتقليد النقود
The Article provides that anyone who takes part in a crime under this Law, by incitement, contribution, or assistance, is punished with the same penalties prescribed for the crime.
Official text (Arabic)
This article has not been amended since the law was issued.
كل من اشترك في اقتراف جريمة من الجرائم المنصوص عليها في هذا النظام سواءً بالتحريض أو المساهمة أو المساعدة يعاقب بذات العقوبات المقررة للجريمة.
This is the official Arabic wording, the only legally binding version. We do not translate the law itself; the explanation below is ours. Official source: Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers
Article 7 explained in plain English
This Article extends criminal liability to accomplices in counterfeiting crimes, and does not limit it to the one who committed the act himself.
Forms of participation:
- Incitement: pushing another person to commit the crime.
- Contribution: taking part in carrying it out.
- Assistance: giving help to the one who commits it.
The penalty: the accomplice is punished with the same penalties prescribed for the crime. He does not get a reduced penalty because he was not the principal offender.
The scope: the Article covers participation in any crime provided for in this Law.
The practical meaning is that whoever provides a place, money, or means of transport, or incites counterfeiting or circulating currency, may face the same penalty prescribed for the counterfeiter. Article 8 deals with the rule on attempting these crimes.
Determining whether the act of a particular person amounts to participation by incitement, contribution, or assistance remains for the judicial authorities according to the facts.
To assess the position of a particular person or to defend in a pending case, it is advisable to consult a lawyer specializing in criminal matters.
Practical example
A person in Riyadh lent his friend an apartment knowing he would use it to print counterfeit money. That is assistance in the crime, and he may be punished with the same penalties prescribed for the crime of counterfeiting.
Translated from our Arabic explanation with machine assistance. For guidance only; it does not replace advice from a lawyer on your situation.
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Frequently asked questions about Article 7 of the Saudi Money Counterfeiting Law
Is the helper in counterfeiting currency punished like the counterfeiter?
Yes. Anyone who takes part in the crime by incitement, contribution, or assistance is punished with the same penalties prescribed for the crime.
What forms of participation does the Article mention?
Incitement, contribution, and assistance.
More articles on Participation, Attempt and Exemption from Penalty
- Article 8
The Article provides that attempting any crime under this Law is punished with a penalty equal to half the penalty prescribed for the completed crime.
يعاقب على الشروع في أية جريمة من الجرائم المنصوص عليها في هذا النظام بعقوبة تعادل نصف العقوبة المقررة للجريمة التامة.
- Article 10
The Article allows offenders under this Law to be exempted by royal order, on the Prime Minister's proposal, if they inform the competent authorities of the acts before they are completed and facilitate the arrest of their remaining accomplices.
يعفى بأمر ملكي - بناءً على اقتراح رئيس مجلس الوزراء - الأشخاص المرتكبون للجرائم المنصوص عليها في هذا النظام، إذا أخبروا السلطات المختصة بتلك الأفعال قبل تمامها
The texts are reproduced from the official website of the Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers for reference; where they differ, the officially published Arabic text prevails. This content is not legal advice.