CFE – Law — Question 42

The following statements describe some of the elements that the government must prove to establish a violation of laws criminalizing false statements to government agencies. Which statement is INCORRECT?

Answer options

• A. The government must prove that it suffered a loss in reliance on the false statement.
• B. The government must prove that the defendant knew the statement was false.
• C. The government must prove that the statement concerned a matter within the jurisdiction of a government agency.
• D. The government must prove that the statement was material.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because the government does not need to prove that it suffered a loss as a result of the false statement to establish a violation. Options B, C, and D are all accurate requirements for proving a false statement violation, as they relate to the knowledge of the defendant, the jurisdictional relevance, and the materiality of the statement.