Omaisuusrikko

Omaisuusrikko is a Finnish legal term that translates to "property offense" or "property crime." It broadly encompasses a range of criminal acts that involve the unlawful acquisition, damage, or destruction of another person's property. The Finnish Penal Code, in particular, outlines various types of omaisuusrikko, each with its own specific definition and penalties.

Common examples of omaisuusrikko include varkaus (theft), significantly involving taking movable property from another person with the intent to permanently deprive them of it. Ryöstö (robbery) is also a form of property offense, distinguished by the use of violence or the threat of violence during the commission of the theft. Näpistys (shoplifting or petty theft) is a less severe form, typically involving goods of lower value.

Other related offenses include petos (fraud), which involves deception to gain an unlawful financial or material advantage, and vahingonteko (property damage), where property is intentionally or negligently damaged or destroyed. Kätkeminen (handling stolen goods) is also classified under property offenses, criminalizing the possession or disposal of property known to have been unlawfully obtained. The severity of punishment for omaisuusrikko in Finland depends on factors such as the value of the property involved, the method used, and any prior offenses committed by the perpetrator.