Florida resident David R. Andre, 41, has been handed a 30-month prison sentence for his role in an elaborate tax evasion scheme.
According to court documents, from 2010 to 2015, Andre filed a string of fraudulent personal tax returns with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that sought over $5.6 million in refunds to which he was not entitled.
As a result of these returns, the IRS paid Andre more than $485,000 in refunds, which he used to purchase a lavish lifestyle, including a Jaguar and Mercedes Benz, as well as his residence.
However, when the IRS began attempting to collect the taxes Andre owed, he attempted to obstruct the process by filing false forms and making false statements to IRS agents.
Andre’s scheme was eventually uncovered, and he was charged with corruptly endeavoring to obstruct the due administration of the internal revenue laws and theft of government funds.
On [Date: June], Andre pleaded guilty to the charges, and on [Date: today], he was sentenced to 30 months in prison, as well as three years of supervised release, and was ordered to forfeit $137,582.70 to the United States and pay $485,298.96 in restitution to the IRS.
The investigation into Andre’s activities was led by special agents of IRS Criminal Investigation, with the Tax Division’s Trial Attorneys Daniel McGraw and Charles Edgar, Jr. prosecuting the case.
Andre’s sentencing serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of tax evasion and obstruction, and the importance of cooperation with tax authorities.
Additional information about the Tax Division’s enforcement efforts can be found on their website.
Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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