Kentucky · Kentucky Revised Statutes — Penal Code (Ch. 500–534)
KRS (Penal Code) § 514.160: Theft of identity
What this law says, in plain English
A person commits theft of identity when knowingly possessing or using another person's identifying information (such as name, Social Security number, or biometric data) with intent to defraud, obtain benefits, make financial transactions, avoid detection, or gain commercial advantage. This is a Class D felony.
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