A person who makes false statements to a bank for the purpose of obtaining a loan could be prosecuted for the offense of:

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False pretense is the offense of intentionally making false statements to obtain property or money from someone else. In this case, obtaining a loan through false statements to a bank is an example of false pretense. Forgery involves the creation of a false document, embezzlement involves the misappropriation of funds, and perjury involves lying under oath.

A Person Who Makes False Statements to a Bank for the Purpose