South Carolina · South Carolina Code — Title 16, Crimes; Title 44 Controlled Substances
S.C. Code (Crimes) § 16-13-525: Financial identity fraud enabling unlawfully present alien to live or work in United States; penalties
What this law says, in plain English
Financial identity fraud enabling unlawful aliens to live, work, or receive benefits is a felony. Violators must repay benefits, pay restitution, and may face civil liability for triple damages plus attorney fees.
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