[13] 7 - Frivolous or Bad-Faith Claim
Claim made knowing it is untrue.
Violation
Making or supporting a claim knowing that the account is false, to avoid removal or to gain a benefit.
Note
A claim that is found not credible is not automatically bad faith. The official must show the person knew it was untrue. A deliberate false statement under oath may also be charged separately as Lying to a Government Official.
Civil outcome
Claim dismissed, civil penalty set by the court, and loss of the right to bring a further claim on the same facts.