Corey B. Norwood, False Claims, Illinois 2024

CHICAGO, IL – An arrest warrant was issued for COREY B. NORWOOD, 35, of Chicago, who was indicted on four counts of making false claims for federal tax refunds totaling nearly $1 million.

Norwood allegedly falsely claimed a refund in the amount of $94,450 in a false tax return he filed for the purported “Corey Norwood Trust” in 2009. In 2011, he allegedly submitted to the IRS three false decedent estate tax returns for 2008, 2009, and 2010, indicating that Norwood had died and “Amun Re Barber El” was the executor of his estate. Each of the three estate returns allegedly falsely claimed a tax refund of $300,000.

The government is being represented by Assistant U.S. Attorney Stephen Heinze. Norwood’s case is a reminder to taxpayers of the importance of voluntary compliance with their tax obligations as the April 15 filing deadline approaches.

“The IRS Criminal Investigation Division is committed to ensuring that all taxpayers pay their fair share,” said James C. Lee, Special Agent-in-Charge of the IRS Criminal Investigation Division in Chicago. “We are aggressively serving the American people by investigating criminal violations of the Internal Revenue Code.

Gary S. Shapiro, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, noted that in addition to criminal penalties, including incarceration, fines, and the costs of prosecution, convicted defendants remain responsible for any taxes and interest due, as well as civil penalties of up to 75 percent of the tax owed.

Norwood is currently at large and an arrest warrant has been issued. His exact sentencing date has not yet been set.

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