👉 In criminal law, a highwayman is a person who commits theft or fraud using a false identity to commit crimes. These crimes are typically committed in order to gain money and/or land, often with the intention of causing harm to others. The term "highwayman" is derived from the word "road," as they use fake documents and identities to travel through the countryside on the roadsides, often committing fraud or theft. In many jurisdictions, a highwayman is subject to serious consequences for

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