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Is it a crime in Pennsylvania, USA to file a false Police Report alleging a crime, even when you know that no crime has been committed.   For Example: Accusing another party of Fraud when you know that no Fraud was committed. Is this punishable under the Pennsylvania crimes code?

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It is a misdemeanor offense to knowingly file a false police report.


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