SCC Art. 156 -

Einleitung zur Rechtsnorm SCC:

Art. 156 SCC from 2023

Art. 156 Extortion

1. Any person who, with a view to securing an unlawful gain for himself or for another, induces another person by using violence or the threat of seriously detrimental consequences to behave in such a way that he or another sustains financial loss shall be liable to a custodial sentence not exceeding five years or to a monetary penalty.2. If the offender acts for commercial gain, or if he repeatedly commits the offence against the same person,he shall be liable to a custodial sentence of from one to ten years.3. If the offender uses violence against another or if he threatens another with an immediate danger to life and limb, a penalty in accordance with Article 140 hereof is imposed.

Term in accordance with No II 1 para. 12 of the FA of 13 Dec. 2002, in force since 1 Jan. 2007 (AS 2006 3459 3535; BBl 1999 1979). This amendment has been taken into account throughout the Second Book.4. If the offender threatens to endanger the life and limb of a large number of persons or to cause serious damage to property in which there is a substantial public interest, he shall be liable to a custodial sentence of not less than one year.