Larreka Jackson Sentenced for ID Theft Tax Fraud Scheme

Montgomery, AL – In a stunning blow to the tax fraud underworld, Larreka Jackson has been sentenced to 48 months in federal prison for her pivotal role in a massive identity theft refund scheme that netted millions. The Middle District of Alabama U.S. Attorney, George L. Beck, announced the sentence, which also includes $721,519.12 in restitution.

Jackson pleaded guilty last January to conspiracy to file false claims and aggravated identity theft. She was charged alongside Chiquanta Davis, who earlier received a 66-month sentence for her part in the conspiracy.

The scheme, which Jackson masterminded, involved operating a tax prep business, It’s Tax Time, as a facade. With Davis’ help, they stole names and Social Security numbers, then filed phony tax returns to siphon refunds into accounts controlled by themselves and their cohorts.

According to court documents, the duo’s fraudulent activities began on August 15, 2012, when Jackson was indicted on 25 counts of conspiracy, filing false claims, wire fraud, and aggravated identity theft. The investigation was conducted by IRS-CI special agents.

The Justice Department’s Tax Division trial attorneys Jason H. Poole and Michael Boteler, along with Assistant U.S. Attorney Todd Brown, handled the prosecution. For more on the Tax Division’s enforcement efforts, visit justice.gov/tax.

For further information, contact Clark Morris at usaalm.press@usdoj.gov or (334) 551-1755.