§ 286
Conspiracy to defraud the Government with respect to claims
Up to 10 years
Fraud & Money
10 sentenced (FY2025)
Ch. 15 · Claims and Services in Matters Affecting Government
Official text prohibited actmental stateif conditionpenaltylegal term
Whoever enters into any agreement, combination, or to defraud the United States, or any department or agency thereof, by obtaining or aiding to obtain the payment or allowance of any false, fictitious or fraudulent claim, shall be or imprisoned not more than ten years, or both.
History: (June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 698 (PDF, 39 MB); Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, §330016(1)(L), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2147 (PDF, 52 MB).)
Simplified explanation
It is a federal crime to agree or conspire with others to cheat the U.S. government or any federal agency by getting, or helping someone get, payment of a false or fraudulent claim.