Nebraska Statutes 81-2038. False or fraudulent actions; prohibited acts; penalty; denial of benefits
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Any person who, knowing it to be false or fraudulent, presents or causes to be presented a false or fraudulent claim or benefit application, any false or fraudulent proof in support of such a claim or benefit, or false or fraudulent information which would affect a future claim or benefit application to be paid under the retirement system for the purpose of defrauding or attempting to defraud the retirement system shall be guilty of a Class II misdemeanor. The board shall deny any benefits that it determines are based on false or fraudulent information and shall have a cause of action against the officer to recover any benefits already paid on the basis of such information.
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Attorney's Note
Under the Nebraska Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class II misdemeanor | up to 6 months | up to $1,000 |
Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 81-2038
- Action: shall include any proceeding in any court of this state. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
- Person: shall include bodies politic and corporate, societies, communities, the public generally, individuals, partnerships, limited liability companies, joint-stock companies, and associations. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801