US nuclear regulators can now fine people for lying to them about money

US nuclear regulators updated their rules for prosecuting fraud. They can now use a new federal law to go after people who make false claims for money or property. This means the agency has more power to fine individuals and companies who try to cheat the system.

Before this, the agency's ability to pursue fraud was limited to specific types of false claims. This update gives them broader authority to investigate and penalize any false claims for money or property. It makes it riskier for anyone dealing with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to misrepresent financial information or seek payments under false pretenses.