Theft Ordinance 22 Section 15 Cap. 210 owner (擁有人) in relation to a conveyance which is the subject of a hiring agreement or hire-purchase agreement means the person in possession of the conveyance under that agreement. [cf. 1968 c. 60 s. 12 U.K.] 15. Abstracting of electricity Any person who dishonestly uses without due authority, or dishonestly causes to be wasted or diverted, any electricity shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction upon indictment to imprisonment for 5 years. [cf. 1968 c. 60 s. 13 U.K.] 16. Dishonest use of public telephone or telex system Any person who dishonestly uses a public telephone or telex system with intent to avoid payment shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to imprisonment for 2 years. [cf. 1968 c. 60 Sch. 2 Pt. I Para. 8 U.K.] Fraud and Blackmail 16A. Fraud (1) If any person by any deceit (whether or not the deceit is the sole or main inducement) and with intent to defraud induces another person to commit an act or make an omission, which results either— (a) in benefit to any person other than the second-mentioned person; or (b) in prejudice or a substantial risk of prejudice to any person other than the first-mentioned person, the first-mentioned person commits the offence of fraud and is liable on conviction upon indictment to imprisonment for 14 years. Verified Copy Last updated date 15.2.2017