Anil Surabhi, a 43-year-old Indian citizen living in McKinney, has been charged with a federal tax violation in the Eastern District of Texas. According to the indictment, Surabhi attempted to evade taxes while controlling an IT services company headquartered in Georgia.
The indictment, returned by a federal grand jury, alleges that Surabhi used funds from the company to fund his private personal investments, pay personal expenses, and make investments in real estate. Surabhi did not report those funds as income on his individual income tax returns, violating federal tax laws.
Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs announced the charges, which were investigated by the Internal Revenue Service-Criminal Investigations. Assistant U.S. Attorney Alan Jackson is prosecuting the case. If convicted, Surabhi faces up to 5 years in federal prison.
The case against Surabhi highlights the importance of adhering to federal tax laws and the consequences of attempting to evade them. The Internal Revenue Service-Criminal Investigations and the U.S. Attorney’s Office are committed to investigating and prosecuting individuals who engage in such activities.
A federal indictment is not evidence of guilt, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The charges against Surabhi will be tried in the Eastern District of Texas, where a grand jury has already returned an indictment.
The investigation and prosecution of Surabhi’s case demonstrate the collaborative efforts of federal agencies to combat financial crimes. The public is reminded that tax evasion is a serious offense with significant consequences, and individuals who engage in such activities will be held accountable.
In the Eastern District of Texas, where Surabhi’s case will be tried, federal authorities have a strong track record of prosecuting financial crimes. The U.S. Attorney’s Office and the Internal Revenue Service-Criminal Investigations will continue to work together to investigate and prosecute individuals who attempt to evade federal tax laws.
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Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: Official Source ↗
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