sikkasztásról

Sikkasztás is a Hungarian legal term referring to the crime of embezzlement. It involves the unlawful appropriation of money or property entrusted to one's care by another person or entity. This can occur in various contexts, such as an employee stealing from their employer, a trustee misappropriating funds, or a financial advisor misusing client assets. The key element is the breach of trust and the wrongful conversion of property that was legally in the offender's possession for a specific purpose.

The legal definition typically requires that the perpetrator had lawful possession of the property, but then intentionally and unlawfully converted it for their own benefit or the benefit of a third party, thereby causing financial harm to the rightful owner. The intent to permanently deprive the owner of their property is a crucial component of the offense. Penalties for sikkasztás vary depending on the value of the embezzled assets, the relationship between the perpetrator and the victim, and other aggravating or mitigating circumstances. It is considered a serious offense with potentially significant legal repercussions.