Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

45A.   Swindling and cheating

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    (1)   A person shall not intentionally, by a trick or sleight of hands performance or by fraud or a fraudulent scheme of cards, dice or device for himself or herself or for another person, win or attempt to win money or property or reduce a losing wager or attempt to reduce a losing wager.

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    (2)   A person who contravenes subsection (1) commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding $50,000 or the amount of an illegally obtained fund, whichever is greater, or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or to both.

(Inserted by Act 24 of 2019)