Question juridique clé
Whether continued use of a stolen machine after learning its criminal origin constitutes concealment under Art. 160 StGB.
Solution extraite
Yes. Continued use while presenting the machine as part of one's lawful equipment can conceal the object by preserving and perpetuating the unlawful situation and making recovery harder.
Motifs extraits
Concealment includes any conduct that makes finding the item harder. Passive silence alone is not enough without a duty to act, but active continued use of the stolen object, especially after cosmetic adaptation to business equipment, maintains the appearance of lawful ownership and obstructs recovery.