Austrian dopers could face fraud charges
Under current Austrian law it is not a crime to use banned substances. From AP-
Athletes in Austria caught doping could be charged with serious fraud and face prison terms of up to 10 years.
The penalties come in an amendment to the national fraud act, which is expected to take effect Jan. 1.
Under current Austrian law, possessing and selling banned substances are a criminal offense but not the actual use of the drugs.
The amendment has yet to be approved by parliament. I do believe that athletes that use PEDs are committing a type of fraud, but a 10-year jail sentence is draconian. Honestly I think the public disgrace the cheaters receive and a fine would be enough.
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