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Income Tax Scam Rocks Green Bay
Green Bay resident Alma Ramirez, 40, has been hit with a 29-count indictment for her alleged role in a complex income tax scheme.
According to the indictment, Ramirez and her accomplices filed over 60 false federal income tax returns between March 2013 and May 2016, raking in over $300,000 in federal income tax refunds.
The scheme involved using false information about employment, wages, and tax withholdings, as well as claiming dependents and tax credits that didn’t exist.
But that’s not all – Ramirez allegedly committed identity theft by using the names and social security numbers of innocent individuals to carry out her scheme.
“We take tax evasion and identity theft very seriously,” said Matthew D. Krueger, the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. “Ramirez thought she could get away with it, but now she faces the consequences.”
The IRS Criminal Investigation team led the investigation, with Assistant United States Attorney Matthew L. Jacobs handling the prosecution.
“An indictment is just the first step in the process,” said Krueger. “We’ll work hard to prove Ramirez’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.”
Alma Ramirez faces up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000 if convicted of wire fraud. She’ll also receive a mandatory 2-year sentence if convicted of aggravated identity theft.
Key Facts
- State: Wisconsin
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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