Feb. 29, 2024 Louisiana physician sentenced for tax evasion Korean national sentenced for “bust out” bank fraud scheme in Sacramento area and elsewhere Worcester tax preparer sentenced to prison for false tax returns scheme Florida man pleads guilty to kickback scheme to defraud Williams Sonoma Feb. 28, 2024 Jefferson County man pleads guilty to federal crimes related to $4.9 million investment fraud scheme Fraudulent tax return preparer sentenced to prison term Massachusetts businessman sentenced to prison for million-dollar payroll tax fraud scheme Feb. 27, 2024 New Jersey man sentenced for COVID-19 fraud India- and New Jersey-based jeweler charged with multimillion-dollar international trade fraud scheme and unlicensed money transmitting Leader of real estate investment firm admits role in 658 million dollar Ponzi scheme and multimillion-dollar tax evasion conspiracy Hackensack tax preparer admits tax evasion, assisting in preparation of 50 false tax returns, and filing false declarations on quarterly tax returns for business After jury is seated, tax preparer pleads guilty in 2.6 million dollar fraud Feb. 26, 2024 Canyon Lake tax preparer sentenced for submitting false tax returns Florida tax preparer sentenced for false return conspiracy Feb. 23, 2024 Alleged mastermind of $5 million unemployment fraud scheme extradited from Romania Mississippi tax preparers sentenced to prison in false tax return conspiracy Operation Fraud Street Mafia results announced: nine arrested for drug trafficking and committing more than $550 million in attempted tax fraud Armed carjacking added to a 55-count superseding indictment charging members of the violent KDY drug crew Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips gang member admits racketeering and firearms charges Feb. 22, 2024 Nelson County man sentenced to over 9 years in federal prison for bank fraud and money laundering Eleven defendants indicted for 220,000 dollar COVID fraud conspiracy West Virginia doctor charged with tax fraud, obstructing justice Three former local 98 employees sentenced for illegal use of union assets Holland woman sentenced to prison for wire fraud, aggravated identity theft and money laundering Rochester man pleads guilty in connection with COVID-19 fraud, identify theft, and possession of child sexual abuse material Queens man indicted for stealing more than 1.1 million dollars in COVID-19 loan fraud scheme Feb. 21, 2024 Owner of Cuyahoga Falls tax prep business sentenced for filing a false tax return Middlesex County man sentenced to 33 months in prison for role in COVID-19 fraud schemes totaling over $2.1 million Cary businessman pleads guilty to evading more than $1 million in taxes Former North Dakota tax preparer pleads guilty to preparing false returns for clients Cincinnati woman pleads guilty to laundering more than $8 million for online romance scammers Feb. 20, 2024 Co-owner of media brokerage firm sentenced for filing false tax returns Feb. 16, 2024 Peoria man pleads guilty to conspiring to commit bank fraud and money laundering Denver jury convicts former corporate CFO and wife of wire fraud Professional money launderer sentenced to 40 months in prison for transmitting $42 million Former Illinois state senator, gubernatorial candidate Sam McCann pleads guilty to fraudulent use of campaign funds, money laundering, tax evasion Two individuals convicted for $11m COVID-19 relief fraud scheme Feb. 15, 2024 Encino tax prep company owner pleads guilty to helping client file a false tax return and admits causing tax loss of more than $400,000 Lexington lab agrees to $10.4 million in civil judgments to resolve false claims act allegations; owner and lab officer sentenced to prison New Braunfels business owner sentenced to federal prison for tax evasion Two sent to prison for stealing nearly $3m in IRS refunds Louisville man sentenced to over 5 years in federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm and money laundering Bristol man sentenced to prison for fraud and tax offenses Five individuals sentenced to federal prison for methamphetamine trafficking and money laundering in the Fox Valley Husband and wife plead guilty to $5 million unemployment fraud scheme Former New York business owner sentenced to prison for tax fraud Feb. 14, 2024 Seventeen charged in scheme to smuggle fentanyl and other drugs hidden inside fire extinguishers across U.S.-Mexico border Former bookkeeper sentenced to federal prison for embezzlement and fraud Former owner of Seaford drug rehab center pleads guilty to false statements on tax return “Ghost” tax preparer is sentenced to prison “Logistics coordinator” sent to prison for drug trafficking Philipsburg man pleads guilty to methamphetamine charge Heath Street Gang members and associates charged in federal sweep Federal Law Enforcement seizes $70k vehicle to be applied to former CEO's $74 million restitution order Plymouth man pleads guilty to submitting multiple fraudulent claims for pandemic relief Mother and son tax preparers sentenced to prison for tax fraud Feb. 13, 2024 Five charged in Treasury check washing and PPP loan fraud schemes Owners and operators of illicit marijuana business sentenced to federal prison for violations of federal and state law Columbus man sentenced to prison for laundering romance fraud proceeds DeSoto County residents arrested for payroll protection fraud Ian Freeman ordered to pay more than $3.5 million in restitution to victims and to forfeit proceeds of his bitcoin money laundering scheme Chicago consultant convicted of federal tax offenses Los Angeles man sentenced to prison for dark web drug conspiracy and firearms crimes Feb. 12, 2024 Wheeling developer admits to wire and tax fraud Former chief of staff to Speaker of the Illinois House sentenced to two and a half years in federal prison for lying under oath to grand jury Suburban Chicago accountant guilty of evading $3.4 million in federal and state income taxes IRS crime-fighting boss announces retirement Feb. 9, 2024 Former Palm Beach County resident sentenced to three years in prison for not filing tax returns and naturalization fraud RICO conspirators sentenced to prison for cyber intrusion, tax fraud New York man sentenced for failing to pay federal payroll taxes Ohio man pleads guilty to multiple federal charges, including a Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act violation, for threatening a reproductive health services clinic Former Wenatchee man pleads guilty to Covid-19 fraud involving more than $117,000 in pandemic relief funding Johnstown man sentenced to seven years in prison for cocaine and crack-cocaine violations Michigan man who orchestrated international computer fraud scheme and online drug distribution scheme pleads guilty UHD pioneers program pairing IRS Criminal Investigation mentors with students Testing laboratory co-owner admits $3.8 million in fraudulent billing Vancouver real estate developer sentenced to federal prison for fraudulently obtaining Covid-relief funds, laundering proceeds Feb. 8, 2024 Huron man charged with over 2.5 million dollars in COVID-19 relief fraud Former president of the Lerner Group pleads guilty to defrauding his clients Ten defendants arrested on federal indictments related to a multi-million dollar fraud scheme Utah man charged in 2.8 million dollar wire fraud scheme Feb. 7, 2024 Virginia man sentenced to 5 years probation and ordered to pay over 1.5 million dollars in restitution for defrauding the United States Federal grand jury indicts 19 individuals for roles in a fraudulent scheme to obtain COVID-19 relief funds Lead of 7 defendants in multistate narcotics, money laundering conspiracies case sentenced to 16 years in prison Fall River commercial fisherman pleads guilty to tax evasion Pharmacy owner and administrator admit roles in multimillion-dollar health care fraud and kickback scheme Gang member sentenced to 12 years in prison for racketeering charge Texas man charged with filing tax returns that falsely reported his cryptocurrency gains Feb. 6, 2024 Tax preparer sentenced for including false information on federal tax returns Federal jury convicts former Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby Milwaukee business owner convicted of tax and bankruptcy offenses Father and daughter convicted of financial fraud related to pandemic relief funds, public housing Three individuals sentenced for 3.5 million dollar COVID-19 relief fraud scheme Feb. 5, 2024 Texas man sentenced to 41 months in prison for tax evasion CEO of beverage company marketed for women indicted for alleged securities fraud that took in more than 13.5 million dollars from investors Former Overland Park business owner pleads guilty to 800,000 dollar COVID fraud Former Brooklyn tax preparer pleads guilty in false return scheme Federal charges announced against 10 additional defendants in Feeding Our Future Fraud scheme Feb. 2, 2024 Maryland tax preparer sentenced to more than two years in prison for filing false tax returns Salt Lake trucking group owners found guilty in a financial fraud conspiracy that cost FedEx ground $108m San Diego restaurant owner charged with tax fraud and COVID relief fraud Representative John Rogers charged with additional offenses in fraud case involving the Jefferson County Community Service Fund Georgia man sentenced to five years in federal prison for tax fraud and operation of bogus credit repair businesses Scottsdale man sentenced to 8 years in prison for investment fraud Three men charged with running hawala scheme responsible for illicitly moving more than $65 million between the United States and the Middle East Feb. 1, 2024 Federal tax team in Texas puts financial criminals in prison Former U.S. Border Patrol agent pleads guilty to attempting to distribute methamphetamine and receiving bribes Sedalia business owner pleads guilty to failing to pay employment taxes Union County man sentenced to five years in prison for operating multimillion-dollar unlicensed check cashing scheme Rocklin business owners plead guilty to conspiracy to evade over 1 million dollars in taxes Insurance agent sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for defrauding elderly investors and tax evasion Foreign national charged for international money laundering conspiracy and role in operation of unlicensed digital currency exchange BTC-e Former chairman of 1 Global sentenced to five years in prison for running 250 million dollar securities fraud scheme
