### Question
How does CRIMES define branch or agency of a foreign bank?


### Answer
Under *18 U.S.C. § 656*, **branch or agency of a foreign bank** is defined as:

> a branch or agency described in section 20(9) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 656*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 31-EMBEZZLEMENT AND THEFT**

