1. Concept
| Art. 178. Using fictitious name and concealing true name – The penalty of arresto mayor and a fine not to exceed One hundred thousand pesos (₱100,000) shall be imposed upon any person who shall publicly use a fictitious name for the purpose of concealing a crime, evading the execution of a judgment or causing damage. |
| Any person who conceals his true name and other personal circumstances shall be punished by arresto menor or a fine not to exceed Forty thousand pesos (₱40,000). (Act No. 3815, Revised Penal Code) |
2. Mode of commission
Elements of the offense:
1) The offender conceals his true name and other personal circumstances
References
⦁ Title 4 – Crimes Against Public Interest, Book 2, Revised Penal Code
