UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS' TAX-RELATED PRESS RELEASES 2009

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2009

Spartanburg County Couple Pleads Guilty to Evading FederaL Income Taxes
(July 29, 2009)  (D.  South Carolina)

Las Vegas Personal Injury Lawyer Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Tax Evasion
(July 15, 2009)  (D.  Nevada)

Lorton Woman Convicted of Failing to Pay Withholding Taxes to IRS
(July 1, 2009)  (E.D.  Virginia)

Fugitives Arrested to Face Tax Conspiracy Charge
(June 23, 2009)  (E.D.  Arkansas)

Two La Bamba Check Cashing Employees Plead Guilty in Tax Fraud Case
(June 16, 2009)  (S.D.  Florida)

Fake Engineer Pleads Guilty to Fraudulent Tax-Credits Scheme
(June 15, 2009)  (M.D.  Florida)

Miami-Dade Man Indicted for Attempting to Defraud the IRS of more than $ 14 Trillion
(June 15, 2009)  (S.D.  Florida)

Dishonest Tax Return Nets Wilmington Man Prison Time
(June 8, 2009)  (E.D.  North Carolina)

Former Accounting Firm Vice Chairman and Board Member Pleads Guilty to Tax Fraud Related to Tax Shelters Claiming Over One Billion Dollars of Fraudulent Tax Losses
(June 3, 2009)  (S.D.  New York)

Man Pleads Guilty to Defrauding the Postal Service, to Money Laundering and to Filing a False Tax Return
(May 27, 2009)  (W.D.  New York)

Buffalo Man Sentenced in Federal Tax Fraud Case
(May 19, 2009)  (W.D.  New York)

Tax Return Preparer Pleads Guilty to Assisting Clients to File False Tax Returns
(May 19, 2009)  (D.  Nevada)

Bellevue Lawyer Sentenced to Prison for Tax Evasion, Making False Statements and Obstructing Justice in Tax Audit
(May 15, 2009)  (W.D.  Washington)

Former Eagle Businessman Charged with Tax Evasion
(May 15, 2009)  (D.  Idaho)

Former Miami Return Preparer Pleads Guilty to Tax Preparation Fraud Scheme
(May 15, 2009)  (S.D.  Florida)

Jury Convicts Carthage Surgeon, Brother of $1.6 Million Tax Fraud
(May 15, 2009)  (W.D.  Missouri)

Palm Beach Defendant Sentenced in Fraudulent Internet Bank Guarantee Scheme
(May 15, 2009)  (S.D.  Florida)

Man Pleads Guilty to Fraud and False Statements to the IRS
(May 13, 2009)  (W.D.  New York)

Owners of Broward County Escort Service Indicted
(May 13, 2009)  (S.D.  Florida)

Crozet Man Pleads Guilty to Running Ponzi Scheme
(May 11, 2009)  (W.D.  Virginia)

Escort Service Operator Pleads Guilty to Attempted Income Tax Evasion
(May 8, 2009)  (D.  Utah)

Former Globetel Communications, Inc., Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Sentenced on Tax Fraud Scheme
(May 8, 2009)  (S.D.  Florida)

Two Tampa Area Men Charged with Fraudulent Scheme to Disrupt and Obstruct the IRS
(May 8, 2009)  (M.D.  Florida)

Former Attorney Pled Guilty to Tax Evasion
(May 7, 2009)  (S.D.  California)

Four Current or Former Ernst & Young Partners Found Guilty on Criminal Tax Shelter Charges
(May 7, 2009)  (S.D.  New York)

Nassau County Legislator Roger Corbin Arrested for Filing False Tax Returns and Making False Statements
(May 6, 2009)  (E.D.  New York)

Guilty Plea in Tax Fraud Case
(May 4, 2009)  (W.D.  New York)

Birmingham Man Charged with False Tax Refund Scheme
(May 1, 2009)  (N.D.  Alabama)

Westchester Merchant Sentenced to 41 Months in Prison on Tax Charges
(May 1, 2009)  (S.D.  New York)

Return Preparer Charged with Tax Fraud
(April 24, 2009)  (S.D.  Florida)

Attorney, Radiologist, and Engineer Convicted In Criminal Tax Fraud Case
(April 22, 2009)  (E.D.  Pennsylvania)

Charlotte, NC, Resident Indicted, Charged with Filing False Individual Income Tax Returns
(April 22, 2009)  (W.D.  North Carolina)

Ethnic Grocery Owner Indicted for Laundering Drug-Trafficking Money, Structuring Financial Transactions
(April 22, 2009)  (W.D.  Missouri)

Charlotte Minister Indicted for Income Tax Fraud, Mail Fraud, and Lying to Federal Agents
(April 21, 2009)  (W.D.  North Carolina)

Charlotte Return Preparer Indicted for Income Tax Fraud and Identity Theft
(April 21, 2009)  (W.D.  North Carolina)

Attorney Sentenced to Three Years in Prison, Fined $250,000 for Impeding the IRS
(April 17, 2009)  (D.  Utah)

Former Tax Preparer Pleads Guilty to $1 Million Tax Fraud
(April 15, 2009)  (W.D.  Missouri)

Founder of Energy Drink Company Charged with Tax Evasion
(April 15, 2009)  (D.  Nevada)

Gainesville Woman Sentenced in Tax Conspiracy; Cooperating Co-Conspirator also Sentenced
(April 15, 2009)  (N.D.  Georgia)

Husband and Wife Tax Preparers Sentenced to Prisonfor Stealing from Investors They Induced and Defrauded
(April 15, 2009)  (D.  New Jersey)

Police Benevolent Association Contractor Charged with Tax Fraud
(April 14, 2009)  (S.D.  Florida)

Six are Criminally Charged in False Individual Income Tax Return Scheme
(April 14, 2009)  (E.D.  North Carolina)

U.S. Attorney’s Office Highlights Recent Arizona Federal Tax Enforcement Results
(April 14, 2009)  (D.  Arizona)

U.S Attorney's Office Prosecuting Tax Offenders
(April 14, 2009)  (W.D.  New Yrok)

UBS Client Pleads Guilty to Filing False Tax Return; Hid Assets Worth $3 Million in Secret Swiss Bank Account
(April 14, 2009)  (S.D.  Florida)

Former Boca Raton Salon Owners Plead Guilty to Tax Fraud
(April 13, 2009)  (S.D.  Florida)

With April 15 Tax Deadline Approaching, Federal Tax Prosecutions Continue to Send Message that Tax Fraud Can Mean Prison Time
(April 13, 2009)  (N.D.  Georgia)

Casino Employee Pleads Guilty for Embezzling $664,442 from Tucson Casino
(April 10, 2009)  (D.  Arizona)

Former Chief Financial Officer Charged with Tax Evasion
(April 10, 2009)  (S.D.  Florida)

Former South Tucson Police Officer Sentenced to Prison for Theft and Tax Evasion
(April 10, 2009)  (D.  Arizona)

Grand Jury Indicts Doctor and His Wife on Charges of Tax Evasion and Conspiracy
(April 9, 2009)  (D.  New Mexico)

KC Man Indicted for Filing False Tax Returns
(April 9, 2009)  (W.D.  Missouri)

Trenton Doctor Indicted for Tax Evasion involving AllegedKickbacks and Capitation Agreement Payments
(April 9, 2009)  (D.  New Jersey)

Exeter Chiropractor Indicted for Tax Evasion and Bank Fraud
(April 8, 2009)  (D.  New Hampshire)

Grand Jury Indicts Three Involved in Adult Entertainment Business for Tax Violations
(April 8, 2009)  (D.  New Mexico)

Longmeadow Businessman Indicted for Tax Crimes
(April 7, 2009)  (D.  Massachusetts)

Business Owner Pleads Guilty to Failing to File Federal Tax Returns
(April 6, 2009)  (W.D.  New York)

Mooresville, NC Man Sentenced for Securities Fraud and Tax Evasion in Connection with Sonshine Tours & Travel, Inc.
(April 6, 2009)  (W.D.  North Carolina)

Former Palm Beacher Pleads Guilty to Criminal Bankruptcy, Mortgage and Tax Fraud Charges
(April 3, 2009)  (S.D.  Florida)

Two Former Pittsfield Residents and Former Pittsfield Company Charged with Conspiracy, Wire Fraud, False Statements, Obstruction
(April 2, 2009)  (D.  Massachusetts)

UBS Client Charged with Filing False Tax Return
(April 2, 2009)  (S.D.  Florida)

Local Nightclub Owner Indicted and Arrested on Tax Evasion Charges
(April 1, 2009)  (D.  District of Columbia)

Tax Refund Conspirators Plead Guilty in U.S. District Court
(April 1, 2009)  (W.D.  North Carolina)

Grand Traverse County Sheriff's Office Receives $697,038.90 Check from U.S. Government for Role in Alien Harboring and Tax Evasion Investigation
(March 30, 2009)  (W.D.  Michigan)

Man Pleads Guilty to Filing False Tax Returns
(March 30, 2009)  (W.D.  New York)

Hollis Man Indicted on 21 Counts of Filing Fraudulent Tax Returns and Aggravated Identity Theft
(March 26, 2009)  (D.  New Hampshire)

Rochester Tax Preparer Pleads Guilty to Preparing and Filing False Tax Returns
(March 26, 2009)  (W.D.  New York)

St. Charles Area Man Indicted for Filing False Tax Returns
(March 19, 2009)  (E.D.  Missouri)

Lincoln Park Businessman Arraigned on Tax Charges
(March 18, 2009)  (E.D.  Michigan)

Ohio Man Charged with 3 Counts of Failure to File Tax Returns on Income
(March 18, 2009)  (N.D.  Ohio)

Two Indicted for Filing False Income Taxes
(March 16, 2009)  (W.D.  New York)

Nebraska Resident Charged in a Four Count Information with Willful Failure to File Income Tax Returns for Calendar Years 2001 Through 2004
(March 13, 2009)  (D.  Nebraska)

Co-Conspirators Plead Guilty and are Sentenced for Fraudulently Claiming Millions in Fuel Tax Credit Refunds
(March 12, 2009)  (D.  Maryland)

Gaylord Appraisal Business Owner Pleads Guilty to Filing a False Tax Return
(March 12, 2009)  (E.D.  Michigan)

Smithville Man Indicted for $3 Million in Fraudulent Tax Refunds
(March 12, 2009)  (W.D.  Missouri)

Couple Pleads Guilty to Tax Evasion for Failing to Pay the IRS Over $200,000 in Taxes
(March 11, 2009)  (D.  Colorado)

Former Albemarle Tax Preparer Indicted on Federal Income Tax Charges
(March 11, 2009)  (M.D.  North Carolina)

Fort Washington Man Charged in Mortgage Fraud Scheme
(March 11, 2009)  (D.  Maryland)

Belleville Businessman Pleads Guilty to Tax Charges
(March 10, 2009)  (E.D.  Michigan)

Schenectady, New York Man was Indicted on Tax Fraud Charges
(March 10, 2009)  (N.D.  New York)

Two Men Charged in Tax Fraud Conspiracy
(March 10, 2009)  (N.D.  Oklahoma)

Wende Correctional Facility Prisoner Sentenced to 57 Months on Guilty Plea of Conspiring to Defraud the United States by Submitting False claims for Tax Refunds to the Internal Revenue Service
(March 10, 2009)  (N.D.  New York)

Members of Anti-Government Movement Arrested on Federal Money Laundering, Tax Evasion and Weapons Charges
(March 6, 2009)  (D.  Nevada)

Lexington Physician Sentenced for Filing False Federal Income Tax Returns
(March 5, 2009)  (S.D.  Mississippi)

Marion, Iowa, Businessman Convicted of Evading Federal Taxes and Obstructing IRS
(March 5, 2009)  (N.D.  Iowa)

Tax Protestor Convicted in Gainesville
(March 5, 2009)  (N.D.  Georgia)

Former Nobra President Sentenced in Federal Court
(March 4, 2009)  (E.D.  Louisiana)

Fremont, Nebraska, Resident Sentenced for Her Conviction For Aiding and Assisting in the Preparation of a False United States Individual Income Tax Return for the Tax Years 2003 and 2005
(March 4, 2009)  (D.  Nebraska)

Man Pleads Guilty to Endeavoring to Obstruct the Internal Revenue Service
(March 4, 2009)  (W.D.  New York)

New Orleans Man Sentenced for Failure to File Tax Returns
(March 4, 2009)  (E.D.  Louisiana)

Kenai Dentist Sentenced to Five Years in Federal Prison for Tax Evasion
(March 3, 2009)  (D.  Alaska)

Two Arizona Men Sentenced to Prison for Elaborate Securities and Tax Fraud Scheme
(March 3, 2009)  (D.  Arizona)

Somalia Citizen Convicted by a United States District Court Jury of Preparing False Individual Income Tax Returns
(February 25, 2009)  (D.  Nebraska)

Albion Man Pleads Guilty to Tax Charge in Federal Court
(February 20, 2009)  (S.D.  Illinois)

Glen Allen Resident Sentenced to 63 Months for Filing False Tax Returns and Obstruction of Justice
(February 20, 2009)  (E.D.  Virginia)

Inmate Charged with Obstructing Internal Revenue Service
(February 19, 2009)  (W.D.  Michigan)

Accounting Firm Attorney Pleads Guilty to Tax Fraud Related to Tax Shelters Claiming Over One Billion Dollars of Fraudulent Tax Losses
(February 13, 2009)  (S.D.  New York)

Central Square, New York, Man Faces Up to 22 Years on for Two Counts of Tax Evasion and Four Counts of Subscribing to False Corporate and Individual Federal Income Tax Returns for Tax Years 2003 and 2004. In Addition, Pierrepont Manor, NY Woman and Mexico, NY Woman Face Up to Five Years for Perjury
(February 12, 2009)  (N.D.  New York)

Sarasota Man Charged with Fraudulent Scheme to Obstruct IRS
(February 12, 2009)  (M.D.  Florida)

Detroit Woman Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Defraud the IRS
(February 11, 2009)  (E.D.  Michigan)

Miami Business Woman Sentenced of Tax Evasion
(February 11, 2009)  (S.D.  Florida)

Professional Golfer Charged with Income Tax Violations
(February 11, 2009)  (M.D.  Florida)  (Information)

Reading Woman Charged with Filing False Tax Returns
(February 11, 2009)  (D.  Massachusetts)

Warren Businessman Sentenced for Failing to Pay Over Construction Company’s Withholding Taxes to IRS
(February 11, 2009)  (E.D.  Michigan)

Jefferson Woman Sentenced for Income Tax Evasion
(February 10, 2009)  (D.  Maine)

Former National Institutes of Health Official Sentenced for Lying about Outside Employment
(February 9, 2009)  (D.  Maryland)

Guilty Verdict Announced Against La Bamba Check Cashing in Connection with $132,000,000 in Financial Transactions
(February 9, 2009)  (S.D.  Florida)

Jury Convicts KC Restaurant Owners, Others in $2.3 Million Cocaine, Money Laundering Conspiracies
(February 9, 2009)  (W.D.  Missouri)

Former Liberty Pathologist Sentenced for Failing to File Tax Returns
(February 5, 2009)  (W.D.  Missouri)

Orlando Area Doctor Pleads Guilty to Failure to File Income Tax Return
(February 5, 2009)  (M.D.  Florida)

Shreveport Attorney Pleads Guilty to Criminal Tax Violation
(February 5, 2009)  (W.D.  Louisiana)

Tax Preparer Indicted for Aiding in the Filing of Fraudulent Tax Returns
(February 5, 2009)  (W.D.  Missouri)

Lutherville Commercial Realtor Convicted of Filing False Tax Returns and Tax Evasion
(February 4, 2009)  (D.  Maryland)

Tax Preparer Admits Filing False Tax Returns, Stealing Identities
(February 4, 2009)  (D.  Connecticut)

Two New York Men Plead Guilty to Tax Fraud and Identity Theft Charges
(February 4, 2009)  (D.  Connecticut)

Local Member of Hells Angels Motorcycle Club Sentenced to One Year in Prison on Tax Charges
(February 2, 2009)  (D.  Massachusetts)

Hamden Resident Sentenced to Federal Prison for Role in Tax Refund Scheme
(January 30, 2009)  (D.  Connecticut)

North Haven Woman Who Filed False Tax Return is Sentenced
(January 30, 2009)  (D.  Connecticut)

Part Owner of Turnkey Network Solutions, Inc. Gets Jail Time
(January 30, 2009)  (W.D.  Michigan)

Stuart Man Sentenced to 9 Years in Prison in Foreign Currency Investment Scheme
(January 30, 2009)  (S.D.  Florida)

Used Car Dealers Sentenced to Federal Prison for Laundering Money from Drug Dealers
(January 30, 2009)  (N.D.  Georgia)

Cement City Pub Owner Indicted on Tax Charges
(January 29, 2009)  (E.D.  Michigan)

Former Globetel Communications, Inc., Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Pleads Guilty in Tax Fraud Scheme
(January 29, 2009)  (S.D.  Florida)

Former U.S. Congressman Indicted on Charges Related to Bogus Investment Scam Involving Internet Companies
(January 29, 2009)  (C.D.  California)

San Francisco Grocery Store Owner Sentenced to Prison for Filing a False Tax Return
(January 29, 2009)  (N.D.  California)

Tax Preparer Sentenced to Federal Prison for Fraudulent Tax Returns
(January 29, 2009)  (D.  Kansas)

Former Shell Oil Executive Pleads Guilty to Income Tax Evasion and Mail Fraud
(January 28, 2009)  (E.D.  Louisiana)

New York Resident Involved in Cash Smuggling Conspiracy is Sentenced
(January 28, 2009)  (D.  Connecticut)

Watsonville Couple Charged with Filing False Tax Returns
(January 28, 2009)  (N.D.  California)

Augusta Tax Preparer Sentenced on Federal Income Tax Evasion Conviction
(January 27, 2009)  (S.D.  Georgia)

Danbury Man Sentenced to 21 Months in Federal Prison for Tax Evasion, Illegal Firearm Possession
(January 27, 2009)  (D.  Connecticut)

Baltimore Business Owner Pleads Guilty to Filing a False Tax Return
(January 26, 2009)  (D.  Maryland)

Clovis Businessman Sentenced on Federal Tax Fraud Charges
(January 26, 2009)  (E.D.  California)

Former “Escort” Pleads Guilty to Tax Evasion
(January 26, 2009)  (N.D.  California)

Former South Tucson Police Officer Admits to Embezzling $455,000
(January 26, 2009)  (D.  Arizona)

Wichita Man Sentenced to Prison for Impersonating IRS Agent
(January 26, 2009)  (D.  Kansas)

Cheshire Woman Who Failed to Pay Taxes on Embezzled Income is Sentenced
(January 22, 2009)  (D.  Connecticut)

Wood River Man Pleads Guilty to Tax Evasion
(January 22, 2009)  (S.D.  Illinois)

Former Campbell Businessman Charged with Tax Evasion, Illegal Drug Distribution, Fraud in Sales of Nutritional Supplements
(January 20, 2009)  (N.D.  California)

Minneapolis Couple Indicted for Defrauding State of Minnesota Out of $2.4 Million
(January 20, 2009)  (D.  Minnesota)

Sedona, Ariz. Treatment Center Operators Indicted for Conspiracy and Tax Evasion
(January 20, 2009)  (D.  Arizona)

St. Marys Man Headed Back to Prison for Refusing to Pay Federal Taxes
(January 18, 2009)  (D.  Kansas)

Bakersfield Resident Charged in False Tax Scheme
(January 16, 2009)  (E.D.  California)

Ft. Washington Man Sentenced to 21 Months in Prison for Fraudulently Claiming $647,060 in Fuel Tax Credits
(January 16, 2009)  (D.  Maryland)

A Third Former Home Depot Employee Pleads Guilty to Vendor Kickback Scheme & Filing False Tax Returns
(January 15, 2009)  (N.D.  Georgia)

Augusta Businessman Found Guilty of Federal Income Tax Evasion
(January 15, 2009)  (S.D.  Georgia)

Four Defendants Sentenced for $15 Million Tax Fraud Conspiracy
(January 15, 2009)  (W.D.  Missouri)

Tax Cheat Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison for Failure to File Tax Returns and Filing False Returns - Failed to Report Over $2 Million in Income
(January 15, 2009)  (D.  Maryland)

Westfield Man Pleads Guilty to Filing False Tax Returns and Failing to File Tax Returns
(January 14, 2009)  (D.  Massachusetts)

Former St. Brendan’s Catholic Church Parishioner Charged with Filing Fraudulent Tax Refund Claims
(January 13, 2009)  (S.D.  Florida)

South Florida Woman Charged for Preparing Fraudulent Income Tax Returns
(January 13, 2009)  (S.D.  Florida)

U.S. Signal’s Director of Operations Gets Jail Time
(January 13, 2009)  (W.D.  Michigan)

Tax Preparer Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison for Running Scheme that Led to Millions in Losses
(January 12, 2009)  (C.D.  California)

Lebanon Man Sentenced to Two Years Probation for Structuring Financial Transactions to Evade Reporting Requirements
(January 9, 2009)  (W.D.  Kentucky)

Mississippi Businessman Sentenced for Willfully Failing to File Tax Returns
(January 9, 2009)  (S.D.  Mississippi)

Monument Couple Charged with Tax Evasion
(January 9, 2009)  (D.  Colorado)

Palm Beach Father and Son Plead Guilty in Fraudulent Internet Bank Guarantee Scheme
(January 9, 2009)  (S.D.  Florida)

President of Nursing “Temp” Agency Sentenced to 18 Months for Filing False Tax Returns
(January 9, 2009)  (N.D.  California)

West Suburban Businessman Charged with Filing False Federal Corporate Income Tax Return
(January 9, 2009)  (N.D.  Illinois)

Fishers Woman Sentenced to 24 Month Imprisonment for Filing 47 False Tax Returns
(January 7, 2009)  (S.D.  Indiana)

Haverhill Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison for Tax Offenses
(January 7, 2009)  (D.  Massachusetts)

Two Pharmed Directors Sentenced to 108 Months on Wire Fraud Conspiracy and Tax Evasion Scheme
(January 7, 2009)  (S.D.  Florida)

Former Royal Oak Tax Preparer Pleads Guilty to Tax Charges
(January 6, 2009)  (E.D.  Michigan)

Muncie Man Sentenced to Prison for $221,000 Income Tax Fraud
(January 6, 2009)  (S.D.  Indiana)

Westford Man Pleads Guilty to Tax Evasion and Theft of Computer and Telephone Equipment From His Employer
(January 6, 2009)  (D.  Massachusetts)

Cumberland Man Sentenced to 51 Months for Bank Fraud and Tax Fraud
(January 5, 2009)  (D.  Connecticut)

Former Bank Manager Sentenced to Over 6 Years in Prison in D.C. Property Tax Refund Fraud Scheme
(January 5, 2009)  (D.  Maryland)

 

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