Minnesota · Minnesota Statutes — Ch. 609 Criminal Code; 152 Controlled Substances

Minn. Stat. (Crimes) § 609.527: IDENTITY THEFT

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

This statute defines identity theft as the unauthorized transfer, use, or possession of another person's or entity's identifying information in connection with unlawful activity. It establishes definitions of key terms including 'identity,' 'direct victim,' 'indirect victim,' and related concepts used in identity theft prosecution.

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