Title 18, Crimes and Criminal ProcedureRelease 119-102
§1517 Obstructing Examination of Financial Institution
Title 18 › PART I — CRIMES › CHAPTER 73 — OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE › § 1517
Summary
On purpose and dishonestly blocking or trying to block a U.S. federal agency from inspecting a bank or other financial institution it is allowed to examine is a crime. A person who does this can be fined under federal law, jailed for up to 5 years, or both.
Full Legal Text
Title 18, §1517
Crimes and Criminal Procedure, Source: USLM XML via OLRC
Whoever corruptly obstructs or attempts to obstruct any examination of a financial institution by an agency of the United States with jurisdiction to conduct an examination of such financial institution shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both.
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18 U.S.C. § 1517
Title 18, Crimes and Criminal Procedure
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102