Section 1: Obtaining property by false pretence, etc

(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other enactment or law, any person who by any false pretence, and with intent to defraud
(a) obtains, from any other person, in Nigeria or in any other country for himself or any other person; or
(b) induces any other person, in Nigeria or in any other country, to deliver to any person; or
(c) obtains any property, whether or not the property is obtained or its delivery is induced through the medium of a contract induced by the false pretence,
commits an offence under this Act.
(2) A person who by false pretence, and with the intent to defraud, induces any other person, in Nigeria or in any other country, to confer a benefit on him or on any other person by doing or permitting a thing to be done on the understanding that the benefit has been or will be paid for commits an offence under this Act.
(3) A person who commits an offence under subsection (1) or (2) of this section is liable on conviction to imprisonment for a term of not more than 20 years and not less than seven years without the option of a fine.