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Yes; this is rare, but contrary to common belief it does happen.
http://www.webmasterworld.com/forum25/3481.htm
http://www.icann.org/registrars/wdrp.htm
http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d06165.pdf
The U.S. Congress tried to draft a policy that could put you in jail for false WHOIS info but it died in committee.
http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h108-3754