Article 417 — Taking Things of Value without or with Inadequate

Consideration. (1) Any public servant who, without proper cause receives a thing of value without or with inadequate consideration, is punishable with simple imprisonment exceeding five years. (2) Where the declaration or registration of property, financial status or gifts received is required by law or regulations, failure to do so shall be punishable as prescribed under sub-article (1) of this Article. Receiving a valuable gift considered by national or local culture or custom as a common manifestation of affection, or obtaining a gift from a close relative by consanguinity or affinity or by a close friend, does not constitute a crime under this Article.