April 28, 2023 Alleged member of La Oficina de Envigado pleads guilty to role in drug trafficking conspiracy tied to Medellín cartel New Jersey man pleads guilty to wire fraud kickback conspiracy and tax evasion San Diego man sentenced to prison for tax evasion, fraud and failing to appear for his 2001 sentencing hearing Foreign national sentenced for using stolen identity during COVID-19 relief prosecution Indianapolis dermatologist convicted for filing false tax returns, concealing over $1.2 million in unreported income Gang member admits racketeering and firearms charges Four additional defendants in North Carolina plead guilty to national COVID-19 fraud scheme Worcester tax preparer pleads guilty to false tax returns scheme April 27, 2023 Two years in prison for Texas tax preparer Ohio man sentenced for stealing over 712 bitcoin subjected to forfeiture Former Overland Park man indicted for 800,000 dollar COVID fraud scheme Metro East drug trafficking leader sentenced to 198 months in prison April 26, 2023 Retired general sentenced for wire fraud, falsifying tax returns Woodstock man sentenced to prison for tax fraud Local president of “We Build the Wall” sentenced to 51 months in federal prison Former Harvard University professor sentenced for lying about his affiliation with Wuhan University of Technology; China’s Thousand Talents Program; and filing false tax returns Former Apple employee sentenced to prison for conspiracy to defraud Apple and tax crimes Apopka woman sentenced for role in construction-related wire fraud and tax fraud conspiracy Pigeon Township trustee and two co-conspirators charged with stealing thousands of dollars from local taxpayers in kickback scheme Elizabeth, LA man sentenced to prison for committing bankruptcy fraud and tax evasion Former Arkansas state senator sentenced for role in bribery scheme April 25, 2023 Keene woman sentenced to 18 months for operating an unlicensed money transmitting business that facilitated scams Former school board president of Madison District Public Schools pleads guilty to bribery and tax evasion Fremont business owner pleads guilty to crimes in scheme to avoid millions of dollars in income Taxes Disputanta tax return preparer pleads guilty to tax and COVID-19 fraud Albuquerque man pleads guilty to conspiracy to defraud the United States South Carolina return preparer pleads guilty to filing false tax returns Former Air Force civilian employee sentenced to more than 15 years in prison for fraud April 24, 2023 Thai woman sentenced for her role in international sex trafficking conspiracy Owner of temporary employment agency pleads guilty to tax fraud and workers compensation insurance scheme Bakersfield pain management doctor sentenced to prison for tax evasion Roswell escrow manager set to plead guilty Tax preparation company operator sentenced to prison for fraud April 21, 2023 Federal Jury convicts two men for conspiring to transfer unregistered machinegun conversion devices disguised as “pen holders” Former nonprofit leader pleads guilty to fraud in San Antonio Former Utica tax preparer pleads guilty to filing false tax returns April 20, 2023 Former professional wrestler charged with theft of millions of dollars in federal funds intended for needy families Monmouth County pair indicted for fraudulently obtaining more than 3.75 million dollars in loans meant to help small businesses during COVID-19 pandemic Maryland man sentenced to over three years in federal prison for purchasing and distributing drugs through the dark web Justice Department announces nationwide coordinated law enforcement action to combat COVID-19 health care fraud Two certified nurse midwives, one licensed practical nurse and two business owners among those charged in Brooklyn as part of national health care related COVID-19 enforcement action April 19, 2023 Greensboro, N.C. clinic owner indicted for $4.7 million health care fraud scheme Businessman Jeff Jafari pleads guilty to bribing City of Atlanta and DeKalb County officials to obtain contracts Sigourney man pleads guilty to mail fraud and defrauding the IRS April 18, 2023 Ponte Vedra man sentenced to prison and ordered to pay more than $1.9 million in taxes he willfully evaded Somerville tax preparer arrested for false tax returns scheme Two fraudsters sent to prison for COVID-19 fraud scheme Former executive at Williams Sonoma, Inc. charged with three others in alleged multimillion dollar fraud schemes Former physician associated with 1-800-GET-THIN sentenced to 7 years in federal prison for massive fraud against health insurers Controller pleads guilty to embezzling $1.67 million dollars from company and filing false tax returns April 17, 2023 Sumter woman sentenced to federal prison in tax and COVID-19 loan fraud scheme Marrero bookkeeper indicted on federal fraud and tax charges Orange County woman sentenced to over 5 years in prison for embezzling over $3 million from two Anaheim companies that employed her Maine resident sentenced to 3 years in prison for fraud and tax offenses stemming from $1.8 million embezzlement scheme April 14, 2023 Seven New England fishermen charged with tax evasion and failing to file returns “Chapitos” charged in department’s latest actions to disrupt flow of illegal fentanyl and other dangerous drugs Construction firm owner sentenced for employment tax evasion Daycare CEO sentenced to prison, ordered to pay $1.3 million restitution for check kiting scheme and unpaid taxes Four arrested after DEA-led investigation into Waterbury drug trafficking ring Owner of the Sportsmans Grille in Williamsburg charged with tax fraud Former North Shore resident pleads guilty to COVID-relief fraud Four of Chapo’s sons indicted for large-scale drug trafficking, money laundering and violent crimes as alleged leaders of Sinaloa Cartel Clinton business owner admits COVID-19 relief loan fraud Silk Road dark web fraud defendant sentenced following seizure and forfeiture of over $3.4 billion in cryptocurrency Three Rhode Island fishermen among seven charged with tax evasion and failing to file returns April 13, 2023 Fourteen individuals charged in drug trafficking money laundering conspiracy Contractor pleads guilty to bribing former school board president of Madison District Public Schools Four people indicted for roles in romance and internet frauds, illegal money transmitting Westport investment advisor sentenced to prison for tax offense Leader of multistate drug trafficking organization sentenced to 14 years in federal prison Monmouth County man charged with tax evasion April 12, 2023 Wyoming co-conspirators indicted for COVID-19 relief fraud Colorado Springs residents indicted in alleged scheme to defraud hundreds of student loan debtors South Florida resident sentenced to prison for COVID-19 Paycheck Protection Program fraud San Jose group homes owner sentenced to a year in prison for scheme to divert foster care funds Ten defendants charged with decade-long, multi-million-dollar scheme to defraud international cargo airline President of Brisbane recycling company and its former counsel convicted of tax fraud charges April 11, 2023 Two Arizona residents sentenced in South Dakota meth conspiracy Pittsburgh-area business owner sentenced to prison for selling stolen health and beauty products Sacramento attorney and filer of ADA lawsuits sentenced for filing false tax return Government contractors indicted in San Antonio for wire fraud, money laundering East Hartford man admits role in catalytic converter theft ring April 10, 2023 O.C. tax preparer pleads guilty to conspiring with social worker to perpetrate fraud schemes that caused $3.8 million in losses Florida man pleads guilty to selling fentanyl over the dark web April 7, 2023 Los Angeles businessman, Utah fuel plant operators and employees sentenced to prison for billion-dollar biofuel tax fraud scheme April 6, 2023 Central Iowa man charged for preparing and filing false tax returns Ansonia man admits stealing and selling catalytic converters Former City of Kenner director of inspection and code enforcement sentenced to 46 months imprisonment Second defendant pleads guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering Hoboken woman admits 1.5 million dollar fraud scheme that targeted over 100 non-profit victims, including schools and religious institutions Oakland assassin sentenced to life plus 78 months in prison after jury finds him guilty of carrying out murder for hire plot Cryptocurrency founder “Bruno Block” pleads guilty to tax crimes Foreign national and former Utah State University student club president facing federal charges relating to CARES Act COVID-19 fraud April 5, 2023 Six individuals indicted by federal grand jury for perpetrating a multimillion dollar fraudulent scheme to obtain COVID recovery assistance funds under the federal CARES Act Dentist pleads guilty to tax evasion Former Keolis assistant chief engineer and electrical company general manager charged with defrauding Keolis Commuter Services Former Philadelphia City Treasurer sentenced to prison for immigration fraud and failure to file taxes Albemarle man pleads guilty to filing false tax return Four Tampa Bay area tax preparers plead guilty April 4, 2023 Tax preparer admits preparing at least 23 fraudulent returns Three indicted for forced labor and one charged with labor trafficking at Woburn restaurants Surprise man sentenced to four years in prison for false claims to the IRS Former San Diego police officer and others plead guilty to crimes stemming from operation of illicit massage businesses Three people plead guilty, four more charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with telemarketing scheme targeting timeshare owners over the age of 55 Owner of Pacific Crest equity partners pleads guilty to tax evasion, forfeits $1.9 m New Orleans man charged with federal cares act fraud Tax evader sentenced to prison Essex County postal employee admits mail theft Nevada attorney indicted in multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme Orange County pharmacist sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for helping to defraud U.S. military’s health plan out of $11.1 million Tampa man charged with preparing false tax returns
