Article 6 - Using Telecom Service for Illegal Purpose.
Whosoever:
1/ uses or causes the use of any telecom network or apparatus to disseminate any terrorizing message connected with a crime punishable under the Anti-Terrorism Proclamation No. 652/2009, or obscene message punishable under the Criminal Code; or
2/ uses or causes the use of the telecom service or infrastructure provided by the telecom service provider for illegal purpose;
commits an offence and shall be punishable with rigorous imprisonment from 3 to 8 years and with fine from Birr 30,000 to Birr 80.000
Telecom Fraud Offence Proclamation
Article 2. Definitions
In this Proclamation, unless the context otherwise requires:
1/ “telecom service” means public switched telecom service, cellular mobile service, internet service, satellite telephone service, data communication service, telecom-centers or resale service, mobile or fixed private radio service, very small aperture terminal (VSAT) service, cable installation and maintenance service, telecom switches installation and maintenance service, the transmission or reception through the agency of- electricity or electromagnetism of any sounds, signs, signals, writing, images or intelligence of any nature by wire, radio, optical fiber, satellite or other electromagnetic systems or any other service designated as telecom service by the Ministry; and may not include broadcasting service and intercom connection;
2/ “telecom equipment” means any apparatus used or intended to be used for telecom service, and includes its accessory and software;
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