Tax fraud
Coverage of Tax fraud in the Nexus archive.
- New Orleans tax preparer arrested, accused of fraud
A New Orleans tax preparer was arrested and accused of tax fraud. The woman faces charges related to fraudulent tax practices.
- Minnesota fraud suspect accused of using 'TurboTax Sauce' guide to exploit tax breaks
A Minneapolis father and son are accused of tax fraud for using an online guide called 'TurboTax Sauce' to exploit tax code provisions and file millions in false tax claims.
- Minneapolis father and son indicted in multimillion-dollar tax fraud scheme
A Minneapolis father and son have been indicted for a multimillion-dollar tax fraud scheme involving false federal income tax returns filed between 2022 and 2024. They allegedly used instructional guides to fabricate claims for COVID-19 sick and family leave credits, solicited personal information from taxpayers, and filed returns claiming millions they were not entitled to receive.
- Dramatic moment swarm of police descend on Carlos Mencia’s Encino mansion in $8.7 million tax bust
Comedian Carlos Mencia’s Encino mansion was raided by tax fraud investigators, who seized boxes of evidence. The incident is linked to an $8.7 million tax fraud case.
- Comedian Carlos Mencia charged with felony tax fraud
Comedian Carlos Mencia has been charged with 12 felony counts of tax fraud, including six for failing to file personal taxes and six related to corporate tax returns, as announced by L.A. County District Attorney Nathan Hochman during a news conference.
- Comedian Carlos Mencia facing criminal charges in tax fraud investigation, LA County DA says
Prosecutors are expected to announce criminal charges against comedian Carlos Mencia in connection with a tax fraud case filed by Los Angeles County's Business Tax Fraud Unit. The investigation is being handled by the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office.
- Spain’s former PM faces tax fraud inquiry as police find €1.3m of jewellery
Spain’s former PM José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero is under investigation for tax fraud and smuggling after police found €1.3m in jewelry in his office safe. He is also being probed for influence-peddling related to the state bailout of Plus Ultra airline during the pandemic.
- San Diego CPA Pleads Guilty to $5 Million Tax Fraud Schemes
Oladapo Olagbemi, a certified public accountant in San Diego, pleaded guilty to filing thousands of false income tax returns that generated over $5 million in improper deductions and credits. He admitted to schemes between 2019 and 2023 involving illegitimate business expenses, charitable gifts, and energy credits for clients.
- Sacramento Man Sentenced to 12 Months in Prison for Defrauding the IRS of Over $270,000
Toyed Xiong, a 40-year-old Sacramento resident, was sentenced to 12 months and one day in prison for fraudulently preparing tax returns that defrauded the IRS of over $270,000. He was convicted on one count of aiding or assisting in the preparation or presentation of a false or fraudulent tax return.
- Russia Shuts Down $13 Billion Tax Fraud, Investigators Say
Russia has reportedly dismantled a $13 billion tax fraud scheme, according to investigators. The operation was linked to The Great Kremlin Palace located beyond the Moskva River embankment in Moscow.