§ 217. Acceptance of consideration for adjustment of farm indebtedness
Whoever, being an officer or employee of, or person acting for the United States or any agency thereof, accepts any fee, commission, gift, or other consideration in connection with the compromise, adjustment, or cancellation of any farm indebtedness as provided by sections
1150,
1150a, and
1150b of Title
12, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than one year, or both.