Oklahoma § 71-654 - Fraud - Filing of documents and information

Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 71-654 — Fraud - Filing of documents and information, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 71-654. Fraud - Filing of documents and information

It is unlawful and shall be deemed a Class D3 felony offense for

any person to make or cause to be made, in any document filed under

this Code or in any proceeding under this Code, any false or

misleading statement in any material respect or, in connection with

such statement, to omit to state a material fact necessary in order

to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under

which they are made, not misleading.

Added by Laws 1977, c. 95, § 654. Amended by Laws 2025, c. 486, §

756, eff. Jan. 1, 2026.

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 71. Securities

Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 71-654

What does Oklahoma Statutes § 71-654 cover?

Section 71-654 ("Fraud - Filing of documents and information") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Oklahoma § 71-654?

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