"Officer, I only requested the inclusion allowance": 6 years in prison and €1,549 | From today, the law prohibits it for everyone.

The law states that simply asking for an inclusion allowance can lead to six years in prison and more than €1,500 in fines.

In recent months, there have been cases of citizens who simply requested the inclusion allowance and found themselves involved in legal proceedings that can lead to fines and even six years of imprisonment. But how is it possible that a simple request could cause all this?

Sure, it almost seems surreal, but what's happening is absurd . Yet the applications have continued to pour in over the months, giving many the opportunity to obtain significant financial assistance, just like the Citizen's Income.

The inclusion allowance has replaced the latter, and in both cases, the provision of the benefit cannot be tolerated in any way . One mistake and you risk a serious injury, which is why it's important to carefully understand the procedures.

But let's clarify what's happening, what could be causing such a huge risk.

A single formal error leads to severe penalties, the law says.

To help the neediest families, the government is offering a series of financial aid measures to significantly boost citizens' incomes. Given the importance placed on each individual economic measure, it seems obvious that the controls will be extremely stringent. The goal is to prevent public funds from ending up in the hands of those who don't need them or who would only obtain them due to false information or omissions.

The relevant legislation is Article 640-bis of the Criminal Code , which concerns aggravated fraud for the purpose of obtaining public funds. The law aims to punish those who unduly obtain financial assistance from the state; they risk a prison sentence of up to six years , as well as a maximum fine of €1,549 . False declarations regarding residence, family composition, or employment status are among the most frequently encountered during checks.

Controls have been in place for years

So let's clarify: the penalty mentioned above was apparently decided some time ago and would obviously affect those who obtained the measure by making false or untrue statements regarding the requirements for obtaining the specific financial benefit. Article 640-bis of the Criminal Code, which is often ignored or underestimated, addresses this issue.

Applying for a bonus, subsidy, or government grant without meeting the requirements is considered a crime. This applies to both the Inclusion Allowance and any other income support measure.