Destroying, Altering, or Falsifying a Document in a Federal Investigation is when a person or organization unlawfully destroys, alters, or creates a document that is relevant to a federal investigation. This may include intentionally omitting, adding, or changing information in an official document, or deliberately destroying or hiding a document to prevent it from being discovered by federal investigators. It is a federal crime punishable by fines and/or jail time. Types of Destroying, Altering, or Falsifying a Document in a Federal Investigation include: 1. Tampering with Documents: Tampering with a document in a federal investigation is defined as knowingly altering, destroying, concealing, or falsifying any document that is relevant to a federal investigation. 2. Obstructing Justice: This type of crime is defined as interfering with a federal investigation by destroying, altering, or creating documents in order to prevent or delay investigators from uncovering the truth. 3. Making False Statements: Making false statements to federal investigators is a type of Destroying, Altering, or Falsifying a Document in a Federal Investigation. This involves providing false information or omitting facts to investigators during a federal investigation.