Section 192G — Crimes Act 1900 (NSW)

Intention to defraud by false or misleading statement

A person who dishonestly makes or publishes, or concurs in making or publishing, any statement (whether or not in writing) that is false or misleading in a material particular with the intention of—
(a) obtaining property belonging to another, or
(b) obtaining a financial advantage or causing a financial disadvantage,
is guilty of an offence.
Maximum penalty—Imprisonment for 5 years.

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Related sections

s 192D — Obtaining financial advantage or causing financial disadvantage
s 192E — Fraud
s 192F — Intention to defraud by destroying or concealing accounting records
s 192H — Intention to deceive members or creditors by false or misleading statement of officer of organisation
s 192I — Definitions
s 192J — Dealing with identification information

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