(A) No person, with purpose to defraud or knowing that he or she is facilitating a fraud, or with purpose to induce another to purchase property or services, shall personate a law enforcement officer, or an inspector, investigator, or agent of any governmental agency.
(B) Whoever violates this section is guilty of personating an officer, a misdemeanor of the first degree.
(R.C. § 2913.44) (‘97 Code, § 134.10) Penalty, see § 130.99
Cross-reference:
Impersonating an officer (non-fraud offense), see § 132.12