fraudulent statement

[frɔːˈdʒuːlənt ˈsteɪtmənt]
nounpl: fraudulent statements
declaração fraudulenta
1. A false or misleading statement made with intent to deceive, typically for financial gain or legal advantage
The company was accused of making fraudulent statements about the safety of its products.
A empresa foi acusada de fazer declarações fraudulentas sobre a segurança de seus produtos.
2. An intentionally dishonest or deceptive claim presented as fact, often used in legal or financial contexts
The defendant's fraudulent statement about his income led to the denial of his loan application.
A declaração fraudulenta do réu sobre sua renda levou à negação de seu pedido de empréstimo.
In both Brazil and the USA, fraudulent statements are serious legal matters with criminal and civil consequences. In Brazil, false statements in financial documents can result in significant penalties under Lei de Crimes Financeiros. In the USA, such statements may violate federal securities laws, wire fraud statutes, or mail fraud statutes. The term is frequently encountered in contract law, securities fraud cases, and insurance claim disputes in both countries.
NYC Slang
BS claim / made-up story
Synonyms / Sinônimos
false statementmisleading claimdeceptive assertiondishonest declarationmendacious statement
Antonyms / Antônimos
truthful statementhonest declarationtruthful assertiongenuine statement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
declaração fraudulenta
Standard term used in legal and financial contexts
São Paulo
declaração fraudulenta / afirmação enganosa
Commonly used in business and legal settings
Rio de Janeiro
declaração fraudulenta
Standard usage, particularly in legal proceedings
Portugal
declaração fraudulenta / afirmação enganosa
Legal term used in Portuguese law; similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

frauddeceptionmisrepresentationfalsehoodperjuryembezzlement

Related Idioms & Phrases

caught red-handed
fraudulent scheme
web of lies
tell a tall tale
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