A Brooklyn man has been sentenced to 48 months in prison for conspiring to defraud the government and theft of public funds, announced Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Richard E. Zuckerman.
Akim Martin, also known as Akim Davis, was found to have conspired with others to file fraudulent tax returns for companies and individual taxpayers. The scheme involved filing false tax returns in the names of businesses Martin purportedly owned and operated, claiming phony deductions for wages paid to employees that purportedly worked for the fake companies.
Between March 2009 and March 2013, Martin and his co-conspirators filed false tax returns, resulting in a tax loss of over $550,000. Martin negotiated fraudulently obtained federal refund checks and spent the money on his personal expenses.
U.S. District Judge Carol Bagley Amon imposed a 48-month prison sentence on Martin. In addition to the term of imprisonment, the judge ordered Martin to serve 3 years of supervised release, forfeit $82,600, and to pay restitution of $544,325 to the IRS.
The case was investigated by special agents of IRS-Criminal Investigation, who worked tirelessly to bring Martin to justice. Trial Attorneys Jason Scheff and Ann M. Cherry of the Tax Division prosecuted the case.
Martin’s actions not only resulted in financial losses for the government but also undermined the integrity of the tax system. His sentence serves as a reminder that those who engage in such activities will be held accountable.
The sentencing of Akim Martin is a significant victory for the IRS and the taxpayers of New York. It demonstrates the commitment of law enforcement agencies to rooting out corruption and ensuring that those who abuse the system are brought to justice.
Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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