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Art. 116 Legge federale del 16 dicembre 2005 sugli stranieri e la loro integrazione (LStrI) - Incitazione all’entrata, alla partenza o al soggiorno illegali
LStrI; Capitolo 16: Disposizioni penali e sanzioni amministrative
Art. 116 LStrI · Incitazione all’entrata, alla partenza o al soggiorno illegali
È punito con una pena detentiva sino a un anno o con una pena pecuniaria chiunque: a. in Svizzera o all’estero, facilita o aiuta a preparare l’entrata, la partenza o il soggiorno illegali di uno straniero; abis. dalla Svizzera, facilita o aiuta a preparare l’entrata, il transito, la partenza o il soggiorno illegali di uno straniero in uno Stato Schengen; b. procura un’attività lucrativa in Svizzera a uno straniero sprovvisto del permesso necessario; c. facilita o aiuta a preparare l’entrata illegale di uno straniero nel territorio nazionale di un altro Stato, violando le disposizioni ivi vigenti in materia d’entrata, dopo che questi ha lasciato la Svizzera o le zone di transito internazionali degli aeroporti.
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La pena è una pena detentiva sino a cinque anni o una pena pecuniaria se l’autore: a. ha agito nell’intento di procurare a sé o ad altri un indebito arricchimento; o b. ha agito per un’associazione o un gruppo di persone costituitosi per commettere ripetutamente tali atti.
Decisioni giudiziarie che applicano questa disposizione (238)
VPB 07-0841-5919 (art. 116, al. 3, LEtr)
Swiss Federal Law on Combating Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing
Cited as the provision that will qualify illicit trafficking of migrants as a crime upon its entry into force.
RR.2025.191 (Art. 116 Abs. 1 lit. a AIG)
Switzerland Upholds Extradition Request Despite Applicant's Claims of Minimal Involvement and Social Integration
Cited as a potential Swiss criminal offense related to facilitating illegal entry/exit/stay.
RR.2025.191 (Art. 116 Abs. 1 lit. abis AIG)
Switzerland Upholds Extradition Request Despite Applicant's Claims of Minimal Involvement and Social Integration
Cited as a potential Swiss criminal offense related to facilitating illegal entry/exit/stay from Switzerland into another Schengen state.
RR.2025.191 (Art. 116 Abs. 3 AIG)
Switzerland Upholds Extradition Request Despite Applicant's Claims of Minimal Involvement and Social Integration
Cited as a qualified offense for smuggling with intent to profit or for an organized group.
BG.2025.67 (art. 116 al. 3 LEI)
Federal Court Affirms Bern's Jurisdiction in Human Trafficking Case
This provision, related to federal law on foreigners and integration, was mentioned as being of lesser gravity than human trafficking.
P/814/2023 · ge (art. 116 al. 1 let. a LEI)
State v. Appellant (DUI Charge Reduction)
The appellant was acquitted of this charge in the final order.
501 2025 108 · fr (art. 116 al. 1 let. a LEI)
State v. Facilitators of Illegal Stay (Acquittal Based on EU Free Movement Rights)
Basis for the acquittal of the defendants concerning the charge of facilitating illegal residence.
P/24427/2021 · ge (art. 116 al. 1 et 117 al. 1 LEI)
Appeal on Sexual Coercion, Bodily Harm, Theft, and Computer Offenses: Convictions Partially Upheld and Reformed.
The court confirmed the conviction for violations of the Federal Act on Foreigners and Integration (LEI).
BK 2024 556 · be (Art. 116 Abs. 1 Bst. a i.V.m. Abs. 3 Bst. a AIG)
Cantonal Court Decision on Admissibility of Incidental Evidence in Trafficking and Usury Investigation
Cited in the reasoning as the catalog offense justifying the approval of the personal random finding.
501 2024 147 · fr (art. 116 al. 1 let. a LEI)
Conviction for Sexual Acts Against an Incapable Person and Expulsion
Cited in the final disposition regarding the penalty for illegal entry, stay, or residence.
SK 2024 25 · be (art. 116 al. 1 let. a LEI)
Swiss Supreme Court Upholds Acquittal on Human Trafficking and Assault Charges Against Father and Sons Due to Uncredible Ex-Wives' Testimony
Cited in the dispositive (A.I.1, A.III.1, A.III.2, A.III.3) regarding charges for facilitating illegal stay/entry.
SB240301 · zh (Art. 116 Abs. 1 lit. a AIG in Verbindung mit Art. 116 Abs. 3 lit. a AIG)
Illegal Entry and Benefit Fraud Conviction Upheld; Deportation Overturned Due to Family Ties
The defendant was convicted for multiple counts of facilitating illegal entry, stay, or residence with the intent of illicit enrichment.
SB240301 · zh (Art. 116 Abs. 1 lit. b AIG in Verbindung mit Art. 116 Abs. 3 lit. a AIG)
Illegal Entry and Benefit Fraud Conviction Upheld; Deportation Overturned Due to Family Ties
The defendant was convicted for multiple counts of facilitating illegal employment with the intent of illicit enrichment.
P/9262/2021 · ge (art. 116 al. 1 let. a et b LEI)
Prosecutor v. Defendants (Encouraging Prostitution Appeal)
Cited in the dispositive (within the confirmed first instance judgment) for the conviction concerning incitement to illegal entry, exit, or stay.
P/12087/2018 · ge (art. 116 al. 1 let. a LEI)
Appellate Court Judgment on Usury, Assault, Coercion, and Residency Offenses
A. a été reconnue coupable d'incitation au séjour illégal (point 4 des ordres).