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Theft & Fraud· FA 2006
Section 4 — Fraud by abuse of position
Occupying a position in which you are expected to safeguard another's financial interests, and dishonestly abusing that position to make a gain or cause loss.
Penalty reference
- Mode of trial
- Either-way
- Maximum penalty
- 10 years on indictment.
- Out-of-court eligibility
- ✕ CR✓ Caution✓ Cond. Caution
Note: Often involves vulnerable victims (carer/family) — safeguarding referral required.
Triage the circumstances
Quick answers — the engine applies the College/CPS hard rules.
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