Fraud: provisional dismissal after inconclusive inquiries

Provisional dismissal of proceedings auto examined

The situation

A possible scam was investigated and steps were taken to clarify a person ' s link to the reported events.

What the decision records

Following a police report that the inquiries had not produced sufficient results, the court provisionally dismissed proceedings at the prosecutor’s request for insufficient grounds establishing the offence.

What this helps explain

The investigation must provide concrete evidence. An interim file for insufficient elements does not necessarily state that there is no prejudice or resolution of all possible civil claims.