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Can you summarize 18 USC Chapter 63?
CRIMES > MAIL FRAUD AND OTHER FRAUD OFFENSES
Short Summary
These legal documents cover various aspects of fraud offenses and related matters. They include provisions on mail fraud, wire fraud, bank fraud, injunctions against fraud, definition of ‘scheme or artifice to defraud’, health care fraud, securities and commodities fraud, attempt and conspiracy, failure of corporate officers to certify financial reports, and fraud in foreign labor contracting. The documents apply to individuals or entities involved in fraudulent activities, financial institutions, health care benefit programs, securities and commodities markets, corporate officers, and individuals or entities involved in foreign labor contracting. The penalties for non-compliance or violation of these provisions include fines, imprisonment, or both, with penalties varying depending on the specific offense and severity. In cases involving a presidentially declared major disaster or emergency, or affecting a financial institution, the penalties may be more severe. No specific exemptions are mentioned in these documents.
Whom does it apply to?
Any person who commits or attempts to commit fraud or related offenses, financial institutions, health care benefit programs, individuals or entities involved in securities and commodities markets, corporate officers, individuals or entities involved in foreign labor contracting
What does it govern?
Frauds and swindles, mail fraud, wire fraud, bank fraud, injunctions against fraud, definition of 'scheme or artifice to defraud', health care fraud, securities and commodities fraud, attempt and conspiracy, failure of corporate officers to certify financial reports, fraud in foreign labor contracting
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned in these documents.
What are the Penalties?
Fines, imprisonment, or both, with penalties varying depending on the specific offense and severity. In cases involving a presidentially declared major disaster or emergency, or affecting a financial institution, the penalties may be more severe.
Jurisdiction
U.S. Federal Government