Section 159: Unlawfully importing counterfeit coin
Any person who without lawful authority or excuse, the proof of which lies on him,
imports or receives into Nigeria any counterfeit coin whatever, knowing it to be
counterfeit, is guilty of a felony and is liable to imprisonment for fourteen years.
A person found committing the offence may be arrested without warrant.
Cite this section
Section 159, CRIMINAL CODE ACT (2004).
https://repo.podus.ai/laws/criminal-code-act/section/159/