§ 8345a Embezzlement or conversion of payments

5 U.S.C. 8345a(a)(a) Embezzling and Conversion Generally.—

5 U.S.C. 8345a(a)(1)(1) In general.—It shall be unlawful for a representative payee to embezzle or in any manner convert all or any part of the amounts received from payments received as a representative payee to a use other than for the use and benefit of the minor or individual on whose behalf such payments were received.

5 U.S.C. 8345a(a)(2)(2) Revocation.—If the Office determines that a representative payee has embezzled or converted payments as described in paragraph (1), the Office shall promptly—

5 U.S.C. 8345a(a)(2)(A)(A) revoke the certification for payment of benefits to the representative payee; and

5 U.S.C. 8345a(a)(2)(B)(B) certify payment—

5 U.S.C. 8345a(a)(2)(B)(i)(i) to another representative payee; or

5 U.S.C. 8345a(a)(2)(B)(ii)(ii) if the interest of the individual under this title would be served thereby, to the individual.

5 U.S.C. 8345a(b)(b) Penalty.—Any person who violates subsection (a)(1) shall be fined under title 18, imprisoned for not more than 5 years, or both.