Conspiracy to Defraud the United States are complex offenses. Section 286 makes criminal conspiracies to defraud the government in relation to a claim. Section 371 is a broader catch all conspiracy provision making illegal conspiracies to defraud the United States or violate U.S. law. Understanding these charges is important for anyone who has made or […] The post 18 U.S.C. § 286 AND §371: CONSPIRACIES TO DEFRAUD THE UNITED STATES appeared first on Serafini Law Office.