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
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