# 25 CFR § 700.541: Fraud or false statement in a Government matter

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-700.541

## Section

- **Citation:** 25 CFR § 700.541
- **Heading:** Fraud or false statement in a Government matter
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 25—Indians > CHAPTER IV—THE OFFICE OF NAVAJO AND HOPI INDIAN RELOCATION > PART 700—COMMISSION OPERATIONS AND RELOCATION PROCEDURES > Subpart O—Employee Responsibility and Conduct

## Text

“Whoever, in any matter within the jurisdiction of any department or agency of the United States, knowingly or wilfully falsifies, conceals or covers up by a trick, scheme or device a material fact, or makes or uses any false writing or document knowing the same to contain false, fictitious or fraudulent statement or entry, shall be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned not more than 5 years or both (18 U.S.C. 1001).” Special attention is required in the certification of time and attendance reports, applications for employment, personnel security forms, requests for travel reimbursement, client certification documents, and purchase orders and receiving forms.

## Nearby sections

- [25 CFR § 700.1 § 700.1 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-700.1.md)
- [25 CFR § 700.3 § 700.3 Assurances with respect to acquisition and displacement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-700.3.md)
- [25 CFR § 700.5 § 700.5 Supersedure of regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-700.5.md)
- [25 CFR § 700.11 § 700.11 Manner of notice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-700.11.md)
- [25 CFR § 700.13 § 700.13 Waiver of regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-700.13.md)
- [25 CFR § 700.15 § 700.15 Waiver of rights by owner.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-700.15.md)
- [25 CFR § 700.111 § 700.111 Applicability of acquisition requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-700.111.md)
- [25 CFR § 700.113 § 700.113 Basic acquisition policies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-700.113.md)
- [25 CFR § 700.115 § 700.115 Preliminary acquisition notice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-700.115.md)
- [25 CFR § 700.117 § 700.117 Criteria for appraisals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-700.117.md)
- [25 CFR § 700.119 § 700.119 Establishment of fair market value.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-700.119.md)
- [25 CFR § 700.121 § 700.121 Statement of the basis for the determination of fair market value.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-700.121.md)
- [25 CFR § 700.123 § 700.123 Expenses incidental to transfer of ownership to the Commission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-700.123.md)
- [25 CFR § 700.125 § 700.125 Disposal of property.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-700.125.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-700.541. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.