Section 472 of the Criminal Code Act in Nigeria. Obliterating crossings on cheques

Any person who, with intent to defraud‐

(1) obliterates, adds to or alters the crossing on a cheque; or

(2) knowingly alters a crossed cheque, the crossing on which has been obliterated, added to, or

altered,

is guilty of a felony, and is liable to imprisonment for seven years.

Section 472 of the Criminal Code Act in Nigeria

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