Chapter XV. False Testimony and False Accusations

Art. 148

Anyone who by means of false accusation, false testimony, misrepresentation or the withholding of documentation, the acquisition of false documentation or in another manner attempts to cause an innocent person to be charged with or convicted of an act which is subject to penalty shall be subject to imprisonment for up to 10 years. Upon fixing the penalty regard shall be had for the severity of the penalty applied to the offence which the party concerned is said or indicated to have committed. In case an offence has had or been intended to result in the loss of welfare for any person, penalty shall consist of imprisonment for no less than 2 years and up to 16 years.

Article 70
Offences against the administration of justice
1. The Court shall have jurisdiction over the following offences against its administration of justice when committed intentionally:
(c) Corruptly influencing a witness, obstructing or interfering with the attendance or testimony of a witness, retaliating against a witness for giving testimony or destroying, tampering with or interfering with the collection of evidence