2.47 FALSE STATEMENTS IN BANK RECORDS 18 U.S.C. Sec. 1005 (Third Paragraph) is a US federal law that makes it a crime to knowingly make false statements or reports in connection with the making, handling, or transaction of any matter within the jurisdiction of any department or agency of the US. This includes false statements that are made in bank records or documents. The crime is punishable by imprisonment for up to five years and/or a fine. There are three types of false statements in bank records that constitute a crime under this statute: 1. False statements in documents related to the opening or closing of a bank account; 2. False statements in documents related to the transfer of funds between accounts; and 3. False statements in documents related to the solicitation of funds from customers or potential customers.