Computer Misuse and Cybercrime Act No 5 of 2018

Additional penalty for other offences committed through use of a computer system

(1) A person who commits an offence under any other law through the use of a computer system commits an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a penalty similar to the penalty provided under that law.
(2) A Court shall, in determining whether to sentence a person convicted ofan offence under this section, consider —
(a) the manner in which the use of a computer system enhanced the impact of the offence;
(b) whether the offence resulted in a commercial advantage or financial gain;
(c) the value involved, whether of the consequential loss or damage caused, or the profit gained from commission of the offence through the use of a computer system;
(d) whether there was a breach of trust or responsibility;
(e) the number of victims or persons affected by the offence;
(f) the conduct of the accused; and
(g) any other matter that the court deems fit to consider.
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