§ 604.13 - Penalties.

Section 287 of title 18, United States Code, imposes a fine of not more than $10,000 and imprisonment for not more than 5 years, or both, for presenting false claims against the Government. Section 1001 of title 18, United States Code, imposes a fine of $10,000 and imprisonment for not more than 5 years, or both, for making or using false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or representations in connection with a claim against the Government. Under section 231 of title 31, United States Code, a civil penalty of forfeiture of $2,000 plus double the amount of damages sustained by the United States (together with the costs of suit) is provided for presenting false or fraudulent claims.