The federal government proposes to increase the penalty of stolen cellular buyers

Last Friday (28), the Federal Government proposed to increase up to 50% for those who buy mobile phones and other stolen products. The project, which is currently prepared by Ricardo Lewandowski, will be sent to the national congress for analysis and vote.

. The proposal increases the minimum penalty of qualified procurement between 3 to 4 years and six months. – 1/3 increase – and maximum 8 to 12 years, 50%increase. The stolen products covered by the project include mobile phones, electronic devices, cables and cables by emphasizing the devices that store personal data.

The project also strengthens the sale of stolen objects by equalizing this application to the commercialization of a pirate TV signal, which is currently considered a serious crime.

“The aim is to prevent the implementation of crimes of privatized existence more sharply than criminal organizations that benefit from the parallel market of stolen products.”

Moreover, The text defines the crime of qualified theft, which is described when a crime is committed on demand for commercial purposes.. “If it is particularly part of a commercial, legal or illegal plan, stealing something for re -sale will be considered a serious crime.”

What is a qualified reception?

Acquiring, receiving, hiding and transporting objects Qualified receipt crimes are taken into consideration. So, buying, buying or carrying stolen mobile phones is compatible with this category.

Currently, the minimum penalty for this crime can reach 8 years and 8.

Federal Government Measures

The new project is trying to deterd the theft of mobile phones, which is a repetitive crime in the country. According to the Ministry of Justice, more than 1 million phones were stolen in 2023, and the re -sale of these devices financed the penalty organizations.

Although the management of police and public security policies is the responsibility of the governors, The high incidence of such crimes is usually attributed to the federal government.. Thus, the project aims to reduce these events within the skills of the union.

However, the effects of increasing penalties, Create a discussion. The Supreme Federal Court (STF) Minister Gilmar Mendes argued that such a measure was not effective in the fight against organized crime in the 2024 “Pact by Rio” seminar.

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