Federal “Bankruptcy Fraud” Laws – 18 USC § 152 and 18 USC § 157
Bankruptcy fraud is charged under 18 USC § 152[1] and 18 USC § 157[2] making it unlawful to knowingly conceal assets or file a misleading financial statement in a bankruptcy petition. There are several statutes in which someone can be indicted in connection with bankruptcy fraud, including wire fraud, tax evasion, and aggravated identity theft. Bankruptcy […]
