Rhode Island General Laws

R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-18-6 (2026)

False financial statement to obtain loan or credit

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No person shall knowingly make or cause to be made, either directly or indirectly, or through any agency whatsoever, any false statement in writing, with intent that it shall be relied upon, respecting the financial condition, or means or ability to pay, of himself or herself, or any other person, firm, or corporation in whom he or she is interested, or for whom he or she is acting, for the purpose of procuring in any form whatsoever, either the delivery of personal property, the payment of cash, the making of a loan or credit, the extension of a credit, the discount of an account receivable, or the making, acceptance, discount, sale, or endorsement of a bill of exchange, or promissory note, for the benefit of either himself or herself or of such person, firm, or corporation.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 1995–1996 · leading case: State v. Mollicone, 654 A.2d 311 (R.I. 1995).

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State v. Mollicone, 654 A.2d 311 (R.I. 1995). · cites it 5× “” The gist of § 11-18-6 is a prohibition against the making of “any false statement in writing, with intent that it shall be relied upon, respecting the financial condition, or means or ability to pay, of [the maker] * * * for the purpose of procuring * * * the payment of cash,…”

Matter of DiPippo, 678 A.2d 454 (R.I. 1996). · cites it 2× “Indeed, G.L.1956 § 11-18-6 provides: “False financial statement to obtain loan or credit.”

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