forged statement
[fɔːrdʒd ˈsteɪtmənt]
nounpl: forged statements
declaração falsificada
1. A written or oral statement that has been fraudulently created, altered, or misrepresented with the intent to deceive or commit fraud
The defendant was convicted of submitting a forged statement to the court.
O réu foi condenado por apresentar uma declaração falsificada ao tribunal.
2. A false or fabricated document purporting to be an official statement or attestation
The police discovered that the witness's forged statement contradicted the evidence.
A polícia descobriu que a declaração falsificada da testemunha contradiz as provas.
3. In legal contexts, a fraudulent representation made under oath or as part of an official record
Submitting a forged statement to obtain a loan is a serious federal crime.
Apresentar uma declaração falsificada para obter um empréstimo é um crime federal grave.
In both American and Brazilian legal systems, submitting or creating forged statements is a serious criminal offense that can result in substantial prison sentences and fines. In Brazil, this falls under the Código Penal (Criminal Code) and is heavily prosecuted in corporate fraud and financial crimes. In the USA, federal charges can be brought under multiple statutes, making it a particularly severe offense.
NYC Slang
fake doc / phony statement
Related Idioms & Phrases
caught with forged statements
submit a forged statement
charge someone with filing a forged statement
uncover a forged statement
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