SYRACUSE, NY – Another one bites the dust. Arkmallah Hilliard, 38, of Baltimore, Maryland, is headed to federal prison after being sentenced to 5 years for his role in a brazen scheme to defraud the United States through false income tax returns. The sentence, handed down today, also includes 3 years of post-imprisonment supervised release and a hefty $943,597.00 restitution order payable to the IRS. This isn’t a victimless crime; it’s stolen money that impacts every taxpayer.
Federal prosecutors say Hilliard conspired with Anas Wilson, formerly of Utica, and others to file over 400 fraudulent tax returns, raking in more than $900,000.00 in ill-gotten refunds. The operation was simple, but effective: create false returns, file them with the IRS, and funnel the resulting refunds into bank accounts controlled by Hilliard and his crew. The money was then withdrawn, spent on personal expenses, or transferred to further conceal the scheme. This wasn’t about need; it was about greed.
The announcement came jointly from United States Attorney Grant C. Jaquith, Jonathan D. Larsen, Special Agent in Charge of IRS-Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) New York Field Office, and Leigh-Alistair Barzey, Special Agent in Charge of the Defense Criminal Investigative Service (DCIS), Northeast Field Office. These agencies have been cracking down on tax fraud, and this case is a prime example of their efforts. They’re following the money, and they’re finding the criminals.
This isn’t Hilliard’s first rodeo, and he won’t be the last one caught. Anas Wilson, Hilliard’s accomplice, previously pleaded guilty to similar charges and is already serving a lengthy 12-year prison sentence in federal court in Syracuse. The pair worked in tandem, exploiting the system for personal gain. It’s a clear message: collaboration in criminal activity will be met with severe consequences.
Senior United States District Judge Frederick J. Scullin, Jr. presided over the case and imposed the sentence on both Hilliard and Wilson. The prosecution was skillfully handled by Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael F. Perry. The investigation was a joint effort between IRS-CI and DCIS, demonstrating the importance of interagency cooperation in tackling complex financial crimes.
The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and others like it, exposing the underbelly of federal crime and holding those responsible accountable. Tax fraud isn’t a minor offense; it’s a theft from the American people, and we’ll keep digging until the rot is exposed. This conviction serves as a stark warning: attempt to cheat the system, and you will face the full force of the law.
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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