c. 266, § 76

Gross fraud or cheat at common law; punishment

Up to 10 years Fraud & Money Ch. 266 · Crimes Against Property

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Whoever is convicted of any gross fraud or cheat at common law shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for not more than ten years or in jail for not more than two years or by a fine of not more than four hundred dollars.

Simplified explanation

Committing any gross fraud or cheat at common law is punishable by up to 10 years in state prison, up to 2 years in jail, or a fine of up to $400.