The Justice Department has announced the dismantling of three terrorist financing cyber-enabled campaigns. These actions represent the government’s largest-ever seizure of cryptocurrency relating to terrorism. These three
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Following The Money: All About IRS Criminal Investigation
For many years, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has grown to help serve our community and taxpayers. Today, the Criminal Investigation Agency, also known as
Read MoreIRS-CI Announces Charges Against Three Individuals In Twitter Hack
Internal Revenue Service – Criminal Investigations (IRS-CI) has announced charges against three individuals for their alleged roles in the Twitter hack that occurred on July 15, 2020.
Read MoreFeds Arrest Florida Man In Connection With PPP Loan Fraud
The Department of Justice has announced the arrest of a Florida man in connection with Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan fraud. David T. Hines, 29, of Miami,
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Philly Restaurant Owners Charged Wit Tax Crimes*
The owners of the venerable “Tony Luke’s” cheesesteak franchise in Philadelphia have been charged with conspiracy to defraud the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), tax evasion, and aiding
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As PPP Fraud Stories Make News, A Story About Redemption
In May of this year, David A. Staveley (a/k/a Kurt D. Sanborn) of Andover, Massachusetts, and David Butziger of Warwick, Rhode Island, were accused of conspiring to
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Tax Trivia: Al Capone’s Nickname
We have a winner! Jim and Mike both guessed – at the same time – that Capone’s preferred nickname was Snorky. You both get mugs!
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Feds Make First Arrests Linked To PPP Loan Fraud
It appears that two New England businessmen took the concept of “free money” way too far. David A. Staveley (a/k/a Kurt D. Sanborn) of Andover,
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Dark Deja Vu: IRS Announces Takedown Of Multi-Million Dollar Child Exploitation Website Funded By Bitcoin
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced the indictment of Michael Rahim Mohammad, a Dutch national. Mohammad, sometimes called “Mr. Dark,” has been accused of operating Dark
Read MoreIdentity Thieves Targeted Students & The Dead In Tax Refund Fraud Scheme
Two Florida men will spend time in federal prison for their roles in a stolen identity and tax refund fraud scheme. The men took thousands
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