Such ruses include altering documents related to the cargo's country of origin or presenting undervalued invoices.

Mr. North was convicted in May of three charges, including altering and destroying official documents.

A color copier can be far easier to use than a computer and laser printer, but it cannot alter documents, only reproduce them.

Versatile Threat Because of their ability to alter documents, computers represent a more versatile threat.

But instead of altering documents to make them appear like actual bills, a computerized system was instituted that automatically produced documents with higher prices.

He had altered official documents to indicate he could borrow a larger amount than authorized by the court.

She also said that the name change will end up costing money to alter legal documents, stationery, advertisements and the like.

Middle-level officials, anxious to avoid embarrassing recalls, covered up complaints about fuel tanks, brakes and clutches, simply by altering or hiding documents.

According to Fawn Hall, his secretary, she was asked to alter documents.

They then altered official documents to protect themselves, the commission said.