Michael J. Moore, United States Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia, announced that Bridgette Williams, aged 31, of Macon, Georgia, was sentenced by Chief U.S. District Court Judge C. Ashley Royal on Thursday, January 23, 2014, to serve six (6) months imprisonment in a case of conspiracy to commit fraudulent claims, identity theft and receiving stolen government property.
Williams, an employee of BioMat USA, a facility where individuals donate blood plasma for compensation, admitted obtaining the personal identification information for over 130 clients between January and June 2012. She transferred this data to co-conspirators, who then created false W-2 forms and filed fraudulent income tax returns in the names of the clients. Williams’ address was used on these false tax returns, and refund checks were mailed to her.
The total amount of fraudulent tax returns obtained from BioMat USA was $191,985.00, with the IRS issuing refunds totaling $23,879.86. U.S. Attorney Michael Moore emphasized the increasing problem of identity theft and vowed increased prosecution vigor against such crimes.
Veronica F. Hyman-Pillot, Special Agent in Charge of IRS Criminal Investigation, stated that the agency would remain proactive in investigating individuals who commit these crimes, ensuring that justice is served for innocent citizens. The investigation was a joint effort by several federal agencies and local law enforcement, with Assistant United States Attorney Graham A. Thorpe prosecuting the case.
Reginald G. Moore, Special Agent in Charge of the United States Secret Service Atlanta Field Office, highlighted the collaboration between law enforcement partners to target identity thieves who steal from unsuspecting victims. The joint effort sent a clear message that such activities will not be tolerated.
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Key Facts
- State: Georgia
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes|Public Corruption
- Source: Official Source ↗
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