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Section 262A: False representations etc.

Insolvency Act 1986 · 1986 c. 45View on legislation.gov.uk

Part VIII: Individual Voluntary Arrangements

If for the purpose of obtaining the approval of his creditors to a proposal for a voluntary arrangement, the debtor—

makes any false representation, or
fraudulently does, or omits to do, anything,

he commits an offence.

Subsection (1) applies even if the proposal is not approved.

A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable to imprisonment or a fine, or both.

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