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5 days ago12 points(+0/-0/+12Score on mirror)2 children
Cool, so where does the law come into it? “You cheated in the tournament. You are banned forever from this tournament and we’re filing a *civil* suit demanding our money back.”
Probably some state/federal body has something to do with the comp.
I remember hearing about someone who shoplifted food from a shop in a national park and was facing serious federal prison time, just because of how the laws are structured.
Nope. This is *criminal fraud*. These tournaments have entry fees. This is not a sweepstakes.
Try cheating in the lottery. You think they going to file a civil suit?
Try cashing a fake check. Its just a little cheating right? Only the bank and the company that took it were at a loss, just like the tournament and the other competitors in this situation.
You are conflating two different things, both of which WILL happen.
Criminal Fraud is prosecuted by the government (local, state, or federal prosecutors) to punish the perpetrator for a crime. It requires proving intent to deceive and intent to gain from the fraud, often involving schemes like tax evasion, identity theft, wire fraud, or securities fraud. The burden of proof is beyond a reasonable doubt, and penalties can include imprisonment, fines, probation, and restitution.
Civil Fraud is a private lawsuit brought by the victim (plaintiff) to recover financial losses caused by the fraud. The burden of proof is clear and convincing evidence, and the focus is on compensating the victim rather than punishing the wrongdoer. The plaintiff must prove damages resulted from the fraud. Remedies include compensatory damages, punitive damages, and sometimes injunctive relief.
That’s it. That’s how this shit works.
I remember hearing about someone who shoplifted food from a shop in a national park and was facing serious federal prison time, just because of how the laws are structured.
It's ridiculous, but I can see it happening.
Try cheating in the lottery. You think they going to file a civil suit?
Try cashing a fake check. Its just a little cheating right? Only the bank and the company that took it were at a loss, just like the tournament and the other competitors in this situation.
You are conflating two different things, both of which WILL happen.
Criminal Fraud is prosecuted by the government (local, state, or federal prosecutors) to punish the perpetrator for a crime. It requires proving intent to deceive and intent to gain from the fraud, often involving schemes like tax evasion, identity theft, wire fraud, or securities fraud. The burden of proof is beyond a reasonable doubt, and penalties can include imprisonment, fines, probation, and restitution.
Civil Fraud is a private lawsuit brought by the victim (plaintiff) to recover financial losses caused by the fraud. The burden of proof is clear and convincing evidence, and the focus is on compensating the victim rather than punishing the wrongdoer. The plaintiff must prove damages resulted from the fraud. Remedies include compensatory damages, punitive damages, and sometimes injunctive relief.