# 12 CFR § 793.9: Penalties

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-793.9

## Section

- **Citation:** 12 CFR § 793.9
- **Heading:** Penalties
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 12—Banks and Banking > CHAPTER VII—NATIONAL CREDIT UNION ADMINISTRATION > SUBCHAPTER B—REGULATIONS AFFECTING THE OPERATIONS OF THE NATIONAL CREDIT UNION ADMINISTRATION > PART 793—TORT CLAIMS AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT > Subpart B—Procedures

## 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 CFR § 793.1 § 793.1 Scope of regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-793.1.md)
- [12 CFR § 793.2 § 793.2 Administrative claim; when presented; place of filing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-793.2.md)
- [12 CFR § 793.3 § 793.3 Administrative claim; who may file.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-793.3.md)
- [12 CFR § 793.4 § 793.4 Administrative claims; evidence and information to be submitted.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-793.4.md)
- [12 CFR § 793.5 § 793.5 Investigation, examination, and determination of claims.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-793.5.md)
- [12 CFR § 793.6 § 793.6 Final denial of claim.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-793.6.md)
- [12 CFR § 793.7 § 793.7 Payment of approved claims.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-793.7.md)
- [12 CFR § 793.8 § 793.8 Release.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-793.8.md)
- [12 CFR § 793.9 § 793.9 Penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-793.9.md)
- [12 CFR § 793.10 § 793.10 Limitation on National Credit Union Administration's authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-793.10.md)

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