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Wisconsin · Through 2023-24 Wisconsin Statutes updated through 2025 Wis. Act 247 (published 9-4-26)

Wis. Stat. § 943.04: Arson with intent to defraud.

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  1. Chs. 939-951, Criminal Code
  2. Chapter 943 Crimes Against Property
  3. SUBCHAPTER I DAMAGE

Whoever, by means of fire, damages any property, other than a building, with intent to defraud an insurer of that property is guilty of a Class H felony. Proof that the actor recovered or attempted to recover on a policy of insurance by reason of the fire is relevant but not essential to establish the actor’s intent to defraud the insurer.

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