# 12 C.F.R. § 793.9 (2026): Penalties

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T12_P793_S793_9

## Section

- **Citation:** 12 C.F.R. § 793.9 (2026)
- **Heading:** Penalties
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 12 CFR: Banks and Banking / Chapter VII: NATIONAL CREDIT UNION ADMINISTRATION / Part 793: TORT CLAIMS AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT / Subpart B: Procedures / § 793.9: § 793.9   Penalties.

## Text

A person who files a false claim or makes a false or fraudulent statement in a claim against the United States may be liable to a fine of not more than $10,000 or to imprisonment of not more than 5 years, or both (18 U.S.C. 287-1001), and, in addition, to a forfeiture of $2,000 and a penalty of double the loss or damage sustained by the United States (31 U.S.C. 231).

## Nearby sections

- [12 C.F.R. § 793.2 (2026) § 793.2   Administrative claim; when presented; place of filing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T12_P793_S793_2.md)
- [12 C.F.R. § 793.3 (2026) § 793.3   Administrative claim; who may file.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T12_P793_S793_3.md)
- [12 C.F.R. § 793.4 (2026) § 793.4   Administrative claims; evidence and information to be submitted.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T12_P793_S793_4.md)
- [12 C.F.R. § 793.5 (2026) § 793.5   Investigation, examination, and determination of claims.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T12_P793_S793_5.md)
- [12 C.F.R. § 793.6 (2026) § 793.6   Final denial of claim.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T12_P793_S793_6.md)
- [12 C.F.R. § 793.7 (2026) § 793.7   Payment of approved claims.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T12_P793_S793_7.md)
- [12 C.F.R. § 793.8 (2026) § 793.8   Release.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T12_P793_S793_8.md)
- [12 C.F.R. § 793.9 (2026) § 793.9   Penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T12_P793_S793_9.md)
- [12 C.F.R. § 793.10 (2026) § 793.10   Limitation on National Credit Union Administration's authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T12_P793_S793_10.md)

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