Dimas Chavez-Pina, a 29-year-old Milwaukee resident, has admitted to committing a brazen tax fraud scheme that bilked the Internal Revenue Service out of over $1 million in refund checks. According to a plea agreement, Chavez-Pina fraudulently obtained Individual Tax Identification Numbers (ITINs) from the IRS, using them to file fake tax returns and claim the Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC).
The scheme, which spanned from 2011 to June 2014, saw Chavez-Pina receive $1,058,827.69 in U.S. Treasury refund checks. He faces a mandatory minimum of two years in prison, with a maximum sentence of twelve years, for his crimes.
As part of his plea deal, Chavez-Pina agreed to pay the full amount of restitution to the IRS and to be voluntarily deported from the United States, returning to Mexico due to his lack of legal status in the country.
The investigation into Chavez-Pina’s scheme was led by the IRS and involved the use of Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers, which are issued to individuals who cannot obtain a Social Security number due to their immigration status.
Chavez-Pina’s scheme was uncovered through a painstaking investigation, which revealed that he had obtained personal identifying documents from citizens of Mexico, using them to file fake tax returns and claim the ACTC.
Chavez-Pina’s sentencing is set for May 1, 2018, before United States District Judge Lynn Adelman. The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Keith Alexander.
If convicted, Chavez-Pina could face significant prison time for his crimes. The case serves as a stark reminder of the importance of tax compliance and the severe consequences of tax evasion.
For more information, contact Public Information Officer Dean Puschnig at 414-297-1700.
Key Facts
- State: Wisconsin
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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