Tax Fraud

Image depicting the New York State Capitol with a crack, symbolizing government corruption in the Linda Sun and Chris Hu PPE procurement fraud case involving millions in kickbacks.

Anatomy of a Scandal: How a NY Governor’s Aide Allegedly Masterminded an $8M COVID PPE Fraud and Kickback Scheme

June 28, 2025 FraudsWatch 0

The Pandemic, The Panic, and The Alleged Profiteers In the chilling early days of March 2020, New York State was not merely a part of a global health crisis; it was the global epicenter. The […] Read More

A judge's gavel smashing a stack of money, with the shadow of prison bars falling over it, symbolizing the legal consequences of syndicated conservation easement tax fraud.

The Domino Falls: How a New Jersey CPA’s Guilty Plea Exposed His Role in a $1.3 Billion Tax Fraud Conspiracy

June 25, 2025 FraudsWatch 0

The Latest Crack in the Dam: CPA Ofer Gabbay Pleads Guilty In a federal courtroom, the latest domino fell in one of the largest tax fraud schemes in recent U.S. history. Ofer Gabbay, a Certified […] Read More

Gavel on financial documents with foreign currency, symbolizing former defense contractor Douglas Edelman's guilty plea to multi-million dollar tax evasion scheme involving $7B DoD contracts.

Concealed Fortunes: The Douglas Edelman Tax Evasion Scheme and its Implications for Defense Contracting and International Tax Enforcement

May 22, 2025 FraudsWatch 0

I. Executive Summary The case of Douglas Edelman, a former U.S. defense contractor, represents a significant instance of large-scale tax evasion intertwined with the complexities of international business and government procurement. Edelman recently pleaded guilty […] Read More

Gavel rests on US currency symbolizing guilty plea in Thomas G. Ehr defense contractor tax fraud conspiracy case.

Longtime Defense Contractor Associate Thomas G. Ehr Pleads Guilty in $128 Million Tax Fraud Conspiracy Linked to Afghanistan Jet Fuel Contracts; Sixth Defendant Convicted in Major International Investigation

April 23, 2025 FraudsWatch 0

Introduction: Unveiling a Decade-Long Deception Affecting U.S. Treasury and Defense Operations WASHINGTON – A complex and long-running scheme designed to defraud the United States government culminated in a significant development as Thomas G. Ehr, 63, […] Read More

Conceptual image of hands reaching for COVID-19 relief funds, symbolizing PPP and EIDL loan fraud.

COVID-19 Relief Fraud: The Case of Casie Hynes and the $2 Million+ Scheme – A Deep Dive into Pandemic Loan Abuse

March 2, 2025 FraudsWatch 0

The COVID-19 pandemic brought unprecedented economic challenges, prompting the US government to launch massive relief programs like the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program. These initiatives, designed to keep […] Read More

American Express Settles for Over $138 Million After Misleading Customers with False Tax Advice on Wire Products: A Deep Dive into the Scandal

January 16, 2025 FraudsWatch 0

NEW YORK – In a significant blow to its reputation and finances, American Express Company (AMEX) has agreed to a hefty settlement exceeding $138 million after admitting to deceptive sales practices involving two of its […] Read More

Two Men Indicted in $3 Million Tax Fraud Scheme Exploiting COVID-Era and Fuel Tax Credits

January 12, 2025 FraudsWatch 0

ST. PAUL, Minn. – A federal grand jury has indicted two men, Henry Remington Herod, 42, of Minneapolis, and Matthew McDowell, 44, of Port Allen, Louisiana, on charges of orchestrating a complex tax fraud scheme […] Read More

Roofing Business Owners Plead Guilty in Multi-Million Dollar Fraud Scheme

December 2, 2024 FraudsWatch 0

Operators Of Jacksonville Roofing Business Plead Guilty To Payroll Tax Fraud And Workers’ Compensation Fraud Two brothers who owned a roofing business in Jacksonville, Florida have pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail and wire […] Read More

Stop Fraud in 2025: 20 Essential Prevention Tips

August 25, 2024 FraudsWatch 0

Stay one step ahead of scammers in the digital age. This comprehensive guide provides 20 actionable tips to protect yourself from identity theft, phishing scams, online shopping fraud, and more in 2025. Learn how to […] Read More

Tax Evasion Scams on 2024: What to Watch Out For, How to Protect Yourself, and Where to Report

January 14, 2024 FraudsWatch 0

Tax season is always a busy time for the Internal Revenue Service, but it’s also a prime opportunity for scammers to prey on taxpayers. Tax evasion scams are on the rise, and it’s important to […] Read More

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Tax Identity Theft 2025 & Beyond: Ultimate Guide to Prevention, AI Scams & Recovery

July 3, 2023 FraudsWatch 0

Tax identity theft remains a pervasive and evolving threat, causing significant financial and emotional distress to individuals and businesses. As fraudsters develop more sophisticated methods, particularly leveraging advancements in artificial intelligence, understanding the landscape of […] Read More

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Financial Fraud: Alicia Raynor, Pleaded Guilty To Wire Fraud And Filing a False Tax Return

March 4, 2020 FraudsWatch 0

Westfield Woman Pleads Guilty To Stealing Thousands Of Dollars From Health Care Agency BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Alicia Raynor, 42, of Westfield, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. […] Read More

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Tax Fraud: MICHAEL MAGNALDI Pled Guilty To One Count Of Aiding And Assisting In The Filing Of False Tax Returns

February 4, 2020 FraudsWatch 0

Pelham- And Bronx-Based Tax Preparer Pleads Guilty In White Plains Federal Court To Preparing And Filing False Income Tax Returns Geoffrey S. Berman, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and […] Read More

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Tax Fraud: Cubby Wayne Williams Was Found Guilty Of 22 Counts Of Assisting In The Preparation Of False Tax Returns

October 12, 2019 FraudsWatch 0

Inglewood-based Tax Preparer Convicted in Scheme that Sought More than $5 Million in Fraudulent Refunds LOS ANGELES – A tax preparer and ex-California Franchise Tax Board employee was found guilty by a jury today of […] Read More

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Ta Fraud: Joseph Kenny Batts Convicted On Charges Of Conspiracy To Defraud The IRS

September 18, 2019 FraudsWatch 0

Tax Preparer Convicted of Conspiracy to Defraud IRS and Preparing False Tax Returns TRENTON, N.J. – A Maryland man working as a tax preparer in New Jersey was convicted today on charges of conspiracy to […] Read More

Tax Fraud: Joseph Kenny Batts Convicted On Charges Of Conspiracy To Defraud The IRS

September 18, 2019 FraudsWatch 0

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Financial Fraud: RICHARD JOSEPHBERG Sentenced For Evading Hundreds Of Thousands Of Dollars In Taxes

August 10, 2019 FraudsWatch 0

Financial Broker Sentenced To 42 Months In Prison For Tax Evasion And Failure To File Tax Returns Geoffrey S. Berman, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York announced today that RICHARD […] Read More

Financial Fraud: Marc I. Korn Convicted Of Bank Theft And Willful Failure To Pay Tax

April 4, 2019 FraudsWatch 0

Former Owner Of Local Nursing Homes Sentenced On Bank Theft And Tax Charges BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Marc I. Korn, 62, of East Amherst, NY, who was […] Read More

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Tax Fraud: RICHARD JOSEPHBERG Pled Guilty Tax Evasion And Three Counts Of Willful Failure To File Tax Returns

March 20, 2019 FraudsWatch 0

Financial Broker Pleads Guilty In Manhattan Federal Court To Tax Evasion And Failure To File Tax Returns Geoffrey S. Berman, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that RICHARD JOSEPHBERG pled […] Read More

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Tax Fraud: JOSEPH SCALI Was Sentenced For Mail Fraud, Structuring Cash Transactions, Making False Statements

March 6, 2019 FraudsWatch 0

Disbarred Orange County Attorney Sentenced To 7 Years In Prison For Mail Fraud, Tax Evasion, Obstruction Of Justice, Perjury, And Other Crimes Geoffrey S. Berman, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New […] Read More

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