2.10 Bankruptcy Fraud (Property Concealment) / 18 U.S.C. Sec. 152(1) is a federal offense that occurs when a debtor (an individual or business filing for bankruptcy) conceals assets or property belonging to their estate from the bankruptcy court. This can occur in a number of ways, including concealing assets with a third party, transferring assets out of their name, or engaging in fraudulent transactions with creditors. Penalties for this offense can include fines, restitution, and/or imprisonment. The types of bankruptcy fraud involving property concealment include embezzlement, false oaths and declarations, fraudulent transfers, and other fraudulent acts.