Fraud (estelionato)Verified against official source

Art. 171 caput (Lei 15.397/2026)

Imprisonment

Reclusão 1–5 years

Fine

Multa

Older text: same 1–5 years + réis-denominated fine, superseded — shown as “multa (amount set per CP general fine rules)”.

Art. 171 § 1º — first-time offender + small loss

Imprisonment

Substitute detenção / reduce 1–2/3 / fine only

Fine

Judge MAY apply art. 155 § 2º

Art. 171 § 2º — same penalties

Imprisonment

Reclusão 1–5 years

Fine

Multa

Disposing of another’s thing as one’s own; fraudulent alienation / encumbrance of own inalienable / encumbered / litigious thing or promised-in-instalments property; defrauding pledge; defrauding substance / quality / quantity; fraud for insurance / indemnity; bad cheque; (VII, Lei 15.397/2026) lending a bank account for criminal funds / proceeds (“conta laranja”).

Art. 171 § 2º-A — electronic fraud

Imprisonment

Reclusão 4–8 years

Fine

Multa

Using information provided by the victim / third party induced to error via social networks, phone, fraudulent email, device duplication, internet app, or analogous means.

Art. 171 § 2º-B — via server outside national territory

Imprisonment

Range INCREASED by 1/3–2/3

Fine

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Art. 171 § 3º — to the detriment of a public-law entity or institute of popular economy / social assistance / charity

Imprisonment

Range INCREASED by 1/3

Fine

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Art. 171 § 4º — against elderly / vulnerable

Imprisonment

Range INCREASED by 1/3–double

Fine

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