Indiana Code Title 36. Local Government § 36-8-7.5-20

Sec. 20. Any pension, annuity, or benefit provided for in this chapter that is paid by the local board contrary to this chapter or on account of the fraud or misrepresentation by the member concerned or any other applicant shall be treated as erroneously paid, and the local board may recover the pension, annuity, or benefit in an action against the person to whom the benefit was paid or against the estate of the person.  The local board may also deduct these amounts from any future pensions, annuities, or benefits properly payable to the member or the member's dependents.