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Canistota Woman Charged In Tax Return Scandal
A 41-year-old woman from Canistota, South Dakota, has been indicted by a federal grand jury for making and subscribing false tax returns.
Veronica Fairchild, age 41, was indicted by a federal grand jury on July 9, 2013. She appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge John E. Simko on July 16, 2013, and pled not guilty to the indictment.
The maximum penalty upon conviction is up to 3 years in custody, a $250,000 fine, or both; 1 year of supervised release and an additional year upon revocation; and $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Restitution may also be ordered.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeffrey C. Clapper is prosecuting the case, which is being conducted by the Internal Revenue Service.
According to the indictment, the charge is merely an accusation and Fairchild is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
Veronica Fairchild was released pending trial. A trial date has not been set.
As the investigation continues, the community is left wondering how widespread this kind of tax return fraud may be. The Internal Revenue Service has been working tirelessly to uncover these types of crimes and bring those responsible to justice.
In a statement, U.S. Attorney Brendan V. Johnson said, ‘We will continue to work closely with the IRS to ensure that those who engage in tax return fraud are held accountable for their actions.’
Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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