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Chapter 108 Unemployment Insurance and Reserves

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§ 108.24(1) Unemployment compensation fraud: making a false statement to obtain a benefit payment

Summary

To be guilty of this offense, the prosecution must prove that the defendant knowingly made a false statement or representation to obtain any benefit payment under this chapter, either for himself or herself or for any other person.

Elements of the Offense

  1. False Statement or Representation: The defendant must make a false statement or representation.
  2. Purpose: The false statement or representation must be made to obtain any benefit payment under this chapter.
  3. Knowledge: The defendant must act knowingly.

Jury Instruction

Wis JI-Criminal 1848

 

Updated January 2025

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