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12 U.S.C. 4201: Filing of confidential declarations by private personsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 12-BANKS AND BANKINGCHAPTER 43-ACTIONS AGAINST PERSONS COMMITTING BANK FRAUD CRIMES
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§4201. Filing of confidential declarations by private persons

(a)  In general

Any person may file a declaration of a violation giving rise to an action for civil penalties under section 1833a of this title affecting a depository institution insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other agency or entity of the United States.

(b)  Place of filing

A declaration under subsection (a) shall be filed with the Attorney General of the United States or with an agent designated by the Attorney General for receiving declarations under this section.

( Pub. L. 101–647, title XXV, § 2561 , Nov. 29, 1990 , 104 Stat. 4894 .)

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Short Title

Pub. L. 101–647, title XXV, § 2560, Nov. 29, 1990, 104 Stat. 4893, provided that:

“This subtitle [subtitle H (§§ 2560–2594) of title XXV of Pub. L. 101–647, enacting this chapter and section 3059A of Title 18, Crimes and Criminal Procedure, and amending section 1831k of this title] may be cited as the ‘Financial Institutions Anti-Fraud Enforcement Act of 1990’.”