1/ the penalty shall be fine from Birr 50,000 to 500,000 for a crime punishable with fine; 2/ when the penalty provided for is imprisonment, the penalty shall be: 3/ a) a fine not exceeding 50,000 Birr for a crime punishable with simple imprisonment not exceeding three years, b) a fine not exceeding 100,000 Birr for a crime punishable with simple imprisonment not exceeding five years, c) a fine not exceeding 150,000 Birr for a crime punishable with rigorous imprisonment not exceeding five years, d) a fine not exceeding 200,000 Birr for a crime punishable with rigorous imprisonment not exceeding 10 years, e) a fine of up to the general maximum laid down in sub-article (1) of this Article for a crime punishable with rigorous imprisonment exceeding 10 years. Where fine is expressly provided as punishment for a crime, it shall be five fold. PART THREE PREVENTIVE AND INVESTIGATIVE MEASURES 21. 22. 23. General 1/ Computer crime prevention and investigation shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of this Part. 2/ Without prejudice the provisions of this Part, for issues not clearly covered in this law, the provisions of the Criminal Code and other relevant laws shall be applicable to computer crimes. Investigative Power 1/ The public prosecutor and police shall have joint power to investigate criminal acts provided for in this Proclamation. And the public prosecutor shall lead the investigation process. 2/ Where requested to support the investigation process, the Agency shall provide technical support, conduct analysis on collected information, and provide evidences if necessary. Retention of Computer Data 1/ Without prejudice to any provision stipulated in other laws, any service provider shall retain the computer data disseminated through its computer 9

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