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Buffalo Woman Evades Taxes, Fakes Passport
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Diane Abram, a 61-year-old woman from Buffalo, pleaded guilty to tax evasion and making false statements in a passport application, according to a press release issued by the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Abram applied for a U.S. Passport in the name Diane Ballard in January 2013, but failed to disclose that she had previously used the name Diane Abram and had obtained passports in that name. The passport office detected the fraud and Abram admitted to lying on the application and intentionally attempting to obtain passports in two separate names and social security numbers to avoid collection of outstanding taxes.
Abram owed the Internal Revenue Service approximately $25,000, which she ignored and evaded collection efforts by using an alternate name and social security number, and by failing to notify the IRS of this alternate name and social security number.
The plea is the culmination of a joint investigation by the Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Department of State Diplomatic Security Service.
Abram’s sentencing is scheduled for January 13, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. before U.S. District Court Chief Judge William M. Skretny. The charges carry a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison, a fine of $350,000, or both.
Abram’s actions not only compromised her own financial integrity but also put her at risk of being caught by authorities. Her case serves as a reminder of the consequences of tax evasion and passport fraud.
The public is reminded that tax evasion and passport fraud are serious crimes that can result in severe penalties, including imprisonment and fines. Authorities will continue to investigate and prosecute individuals who engage in such activities.
Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: White Collar Crime|Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release ↗
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