Miami, FL – A Miami escort service owner was sentenced to 24 months in prison for filing a false tax return, announced U.S. Attorney Benjamin G. Greenberg for the Southern District of Florida.
Dennis Zarudny, 100% shareholder of Denzar Inc., which operated as ‘Elite Miami Escorts’ and ‘Elite Escort Service’ in the Miami area, previously pleaded guilty in April 2018 to filing a false individual income tax return for 2012 that underreported his total income from his escort business.
According to court documents, Zarudny filed false corporate and personal income tax returns with the IRS from tax years 2011 through 2014, substantially underreporting his business income. He allowed customers to pay for the escorts’ services by cash, check, and credit card, but only reported income from credit card transactions.
The scheme allowed Zarudny to avoid paying the full amount of taxes owed, resulting in a significant loss of revenue for the IRS. This case was investigated by special agents of the IRS-Criminal Investigation, who worked tirelessly to uncover the truth behind Zarudny’s financial dealings.
U.S. Attorney Greenberg commended the agents for their hard work and dedication to bringing this case to justice. ‘This sentence serves as a reminder that tax evasion will not be tolerated in our community,’ he said.
Zarudny was also ordered to serve one year of supervised release and will face a hearing to determine restitution to the IRS on December 7, 2018.
Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Richard E. Zuckerman of the Tax Division praised the work of the IRS-Criminal Investigation and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for their efforts in prosecuting this case.
Zarudny’s sentence is a testament to the importance of holding individuals accountable for their crimes, and the Tax Division will continue to work with its partners to identify and prosecute those who seek to evade their tax obligations.
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Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: White Collar Crime|Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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