Politics

New York Tax Return Preparer Sentenced to Prison

A Bay Shore, on November 15, New York tax return preparer was sentenced to 12 months and one day in prison in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, for aiding and assisting in the preparation of a false tax return for others,...

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North Carolina Tax Return Preparer Sentenced to Prison for Preparing and Filing False Tax Returns with the IRS

A Guilford County, on November 14, North Carolina resident was sentenced to serve 18 months in prison for aiding and assisting in the preparation of false tax returns, announced Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Caroline D. Ciraolo, head of...

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Five kilograms of cocaine concealed in a suitcase

A 24-year-old United States national has been charged after allegedly attempting to bring approximately five kilograms of cocaine through Sydney International Airport yesterday (Thursday, 10 November 2016).

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UK jury age limit to be raised to 75 in England and Wales

The new age limit, to be introduced on 1 December, will better reflect the healthy life expectancy of people in England and Wales and mean juries are more representative of the communities they serve.

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Tax Defier and Member of Freedom Law School Sentenced to Prison for Tax Evasion

A Point Richmond, on November 9, California man was sentenced to serve 33 months in prison for tax evasion, announced Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Caroline D. Ciraolo, head of the Justice Department’s Tax Division, and U.S. Attorney...

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Futures Trader Pleads Guilty to Illegally Manipulating the Futures Market in Connection With 2010 “Flash Crash”

A British futures trader pleaded guilty to U.S. fraud and spoofing charges in connection with an over five-year scheme to defraud, on November 9, which included his role in the May 6, 2010, “Flash Crash,” when the Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged...

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Alabama Man Sentenced to Prison for Participation in Stolen Identity Refund Fraud Scheme

A Montgomery County, Alabama resident was sentenced to 28 months in prison for his role in a stolen identity refund fraud scheme, announced Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Caroline D. Ciraolo, head of the Justice Department’s Tax Division...

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Oregon Woman Pleads Guilty to a Tax Fraud Conspiracy

A resident of Portland, on November 8, Oregon pleaded guilty to conspiring to file fraudulent income tax returns with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) claiming refunds in excess of $1 million, theft of government funds and filing a false claim for...

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