Justice Department Seeks to Shut Down Wichita Tax Return Preparer
A tax return preparer in the Wichita, Kansas, area prepares fraudulent tax returns for her customers, according to a new civil lawsuit filed by the Justice Department on February 6.
Notorious Nunes Memo Is Criticized as Political Tool
The Nunes memo is a four-page document creating a big controversy in Washington, despite few people outside Congress having read it. It has even become the subject of a rift between U.S. President Donald Trump and his FBI director, Christopher Wray....
Department of Justice Announces Settlement with Z Street Over Improper IRS Treatment
The Department of Justice on February 1st, announced that it has entered into a settlement with Z Street, a non-profit corporation dedicated to educating the public about various issues related to Israel and the Middle East, pending approval by the...
Former Detroit-Based Technology Company CEO Indicted for Multi-Year Bribery Scheme
The former chief executive officer of FutureNet Group Inc., a Detroit-based information technology company, on January 30, was indicted for his role in orchestrating a scheme to bribe an official from the City of Detroit to obtain benefits for...
Government Contractor Charged in $2.6 Million Fraud Scheme
Charges were unsealed against a government contractor following his arrest in St. Louis, Missouri, for his role in allegedly carrying out a $2.6 million scheme to defraud at least 35 subcontractors located across the United States, on January 31.
Tennessee Woman Sentenced to Six Years in Prison for Stolen ID Refund Fraud
An Antioch, Tennessee, woman was sentenced to six years in prison for wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, announced Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Richard E. Zuckerman of the Justice Department’s Tax Division and U.S. Attorney...
Government Contractor Charged in $2.6 Million Fraud Scheme
On January 30, charges were unsealed against a government contractor following his arrest in St. Louis, Missouri, for his role in allegedly carrying out a $2.6 million scheme to defraud at least 35 subcontractors located across the United States.
Tennessee Woman Sentenced to Six Years in Prison for Stolen ID Refund Fraud
An Antioch, Tennessee, woman was sentenced to six years in prison for wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, announced Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Richard E. Zuckerman of the Justice Department’s Tax Division and U.S. Attorney...
