DS-160 Immigration Law Violation Information for UK Banned Person [duplicate]

I work for a global company and need to travel to US with a B1/B2 visa; however, I do not actually know what to answer for below question:

"Have you ever sought to obtain or assist others to obtain a visa, entry into the United States, or any other United States immigration benefit by fraud or willful misrepresentation or other unlawful means?"

In 2009, I was refused and banned by UK for future applications for 10 years since they did not find my language requirement document genuine.

Does that mean I should answer YES to that question? I sought advice from my company's own visa department, and they told me that the question is only for United States applications and thus need to be answered as "No".

I would gladly answer “Yes” and explain my situation rather than misrepresent myself, but would like to get your advice about the situation as well as I am not comfortable giving unnecessary details if it is not mandatory.

Update: As of late 2019, I succesfully been granted a visa to US for my business travel. Answered the question "No" like suggested here if anyone's wondering. Please note that application been done after my ban for UK expired, though I am not sure if it is effected anything at all.

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Have you ever been removed or deported from any country DS 160?

You cannot be removed or deported from a country when you, officially, never entered it. These terms apply only in cases where you: you are illegally within (overstay or illegal entry) the country. you are considered an undesired alien due to crimes commited within the country.

Do you have any other relatives in the United States DS 160?

Please answer \u201cYes\u201d or \u201cNo\u201d as to if you have immediate relatives in the U.S. Please note that for the purposes of the DS-160, \u201cImmediate Relatives\u201d means fianc\xe9/fianc\xe9e, spouse (husband/wife), child (son/daughter), and/or sibling (brother/sister). It does not include parents.

Do I need a visa for USA from UK?

All travellersYou will need to get a visa or an Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) visa waiver to enter or transit the USA as a visitor. You should consult the US State Department website to determine which you will need.

Can I apply for U.S. visa now?

Please note: In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the State Department temporarily suspended routine visa services at all U.S. embassies and consulates in March 2020. The process to resume routine visa services began in February 2021.

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