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Competition & Antitrust Offences: Complete List & Penalties
Complete list of criminal offences under competition & antitrust, including elements, severity classifications, and maximum penalties.
All Competition & Antitrust Offences
The following offences fall under competition & antitrust. Click on any offence for detailed information including elements, penalties, and defences.
Hard-core Cartel / Bid-Rigging
Agreements between competitors to fix prices, restrict output, share markets, or rig bids are treated as the most serious ('hard-core') competition violations and carry criminal penalties.
Abuse of Market Dominance
A business with market dominance must not abuse that position — for example by imposing unfair prices or conditions, restricting supply without justification, or foreclosing competitors.
Severity Classification Guide
Minor Offences
Generally punishable by fines or short-term imprisonment. Often compoundable or subject to alternative dispositions.
Moderate Offences
Punishable by imprisonment up to several years. Bail is typically available. May have immigration consequences for foreigners.
Serious Offences
Significant imprisonment terms. Bail may be restricted. Deportation is common for foreign nationals upon completion of sentence.
Severe Offences
Maximum penalties including life imprisonment or death. Bail is often denied. Immediate legal representation is essential.
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