Sec. 30. (a) A claimant convicted of forgery, fraud, or deception in connection with a claim under this chapter forfeits an award paid to the claimant under this chapter.

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 23-20-1-30

  • claimant: means a victim filing an application for restitution assistance under this chapter. See Indiana Code 23-20-1-1
  • division: refers to the securities division of the office of the secretary of state. See Indiana Code 23-20-1-2
  • Forgery: The fraudulent signing or alteration of another's name to an instrument such as a deed, mortgage, or check. The intent of the forgery is to deceive or defraud. Source: OCC
  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
     (b) The division may file a civil action to recover funds against a claimant described in subsection (a).

As added by P.L.114-2010, SEC.12.

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