Cynthia Bowley, Aiding in Filing False Taxes, Louisiana 2022

A Meraux Woman Charged with Aiding in Filing False Taxes

NEW ORLEANS – Cynthia Bowley, a 67-year-old resident of Meraux, Louisiana, has been charged with aiding and assisting in the filing of false tax returns. According to an indictment filed on August 26, 2022, Bowley allegedly assisted in preparing a false tax return for a taxpayer in June 2017.

The indictment alleges that Bowley included false business losses and false charitable deductions in the tax return, resulting in a refund of more than $18,000.00 in excess of the legitimate taxpayer refund.

If convicted, Bowley faces a maximum sentence of three years of imprisonment, a fine of up to $250,000.00, up to one year of supervised release, and a $100 mandatory special assessment fee.

U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans reiterated that an indictment is merely a charge and that the guilt of the defendant must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

The investigation is being handled by the Internal Revenue Service-Criminal Investigations. Assistant United States Attorney Brandon S. Long is in charge of the prosecution.

The indictment was filed as part of an ongoing effort to combat tax-related crimes in the region. The U.S. Attorney’s Office continues to work closely with law enforcement agencies to identify and prosecute individuals who engage in tax evasion and other financial crimes.

Bowley’s real full name is Cynthia Bowley, and the exact criminal charge is aiding and assisting in the filing of false tax returns (26 U.S.C. § 7206(2)). The city and state are New Orleans, Louisiana, and the exact date is June 2017.

At this time, the outcome of the case is pending, but if convicted, Bowley faces a maximum sentence of three years of imprisonment, a fine of up to $250,000.00, up to one year of supervised release, and a $100 mandatory special assessment fee.