Kentucky Statutes 517.080 – Fraud in insolvency
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(1) A person is guilty of fraud in insolvency when, knowing that proceedings have been or are about to be instituted for the appointment of a receiver or other person entitled to administer property for the benefit of creditors, or that any other composition or liquidation for the benefit of creditors has been or is about to be made, he:
(a) Destroys, removes, conceals, encumbers, transfers or otherwise deals with any property with intent to defeat or obstruct the claim of any creditor, or otherwise to obstruct the operation of any law relating to administration of property for the benefit of creditors; or
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(b) Knowingly falsifies any writing or record relating to the property; or
(c) Knowingly misrepresents or refuses to disclose to a receiver or other person entitled to administer property for the benefit of creditors, the existence, amount or location of the property, or any other information which the actor would be legally required to furnish to such administrator.
(2) Fraud in insolvency is a Class A misdemeanor.
Effective: January 1, 1975
History: Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 406, sec. 152, effective January 1, 1975.
(a) Destroys, removes, conceals, encumbers, transfers or otherwise deals with any property with intent to defeat or obstruct the claim of any creditor, or otherwise to obstruct the operation of any law relating to administration of property for the benefit of creditors; or
Attorney's Note
Under the Kentucky Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 12 months | up to $500 |
Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 517.080
- Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
(b) Knowingly falsifies any writing or record relating to the property; or
(c) Knowingly misrepresents or refuses to disclose to a receiver or other person entitled to administer property for the benefit of creditors, the existence, amount or location of the property, or any other information which the actor would be legally required to furnish to such administrator.
(2) Fraud in insolvency is a Class A misdemeanor.
Effective: January 1, 1975
History: Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 406, sec. 152, effective January 1, 1975.