Title 12 — Banks and BankingRelease 119-73not60
§4202 Contents of Declarations
Title 12 › Chapter 43— ACTIONS AGAINST PERSONS COMMITTING BANK FRAUD CRIMES › Subchapter I— DECLARATIONS PROVIDING NEW CLAIMS TO UNITED STATES › § 4202
Summary
A declaration filed under the law must name the filer, give address, and say how they know the facts. It must be sworn, state specific transaction facts that show a likely violation that could lead to civil penalties affecting an FDIC‑insured institution or other U.S. agency or entity; include at least 1 new fact unknown to the Government at filing; and list facts, witnesses, and document locations.
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Title 12, §4202
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A declaration filed pursuant to section 4201 of this title shall—
(1)set forth the name and address of the declarant and the basis for the declarant’s knowledge of the facts alleged;
(2)allege under oath or affirmation specific facts, relating to a particular transaction or transactions, which constitute a prima facie case of a violation giving rise to an action for civil penalties under section 1833a of this title affecting a depository institution insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other agency or entity of the United States;
(3)contain at least 1 new factual element necessary to establish a prima facie case that was unknown to the Government at the time of filing; and
(4)set forth all facts supporting the allegation of a violation described in paragraph (2) known to the declarant, along with the names of material witnesses and the nature and location of documentary evidence known to the declarant.
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12 U.S.C. § 4202
Title 12 — Banks and Banking
Last Updated
Apr 3, 2026
Release point: 119-73not60