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U.S. Code as of:
01/19/04
Section 654. Officer or employee of United States converting property of another
Whoever, being an officer or employee of the United States or of
any department or agency thereof, embezzles or wrongfully converts
to his own use the money or property of another which comes into
his possession or under his control in the execution of such office
or employment, or under color or claim of authority as such officer
or employee, shall be fined under this title or not more than the
value of the money and property thus embezzled or converted,
whichever is greater, or imprisoned not more than ten years, or
both; but if the sum embezzled is $1,000 or less, he shall be fined
under this title or imprisoned not more than one year, or both.
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