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Former Army Employee Indicted for Tax Return Fraud
BIRMINGHAM – A former U.S. Army Contracting Command employee has been indicted for submitting a false federal income tax return for 2013, announced U.S. Attorney Joyce White Vance and Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation Special Agent in Charge Veronica Hyman-Pillot.
Willis Epps, 61, of Madison, knowingly omitted $56,250 of income on a tax return he signed and submitted in April 2014 for the 2013 tax year. Epps, now retired, worked as a contracting official for the ACC at Redstone Arsenal, assigned to the Non-Standard Rotary Wing Aircraft Project.
The indictment, filed in U.S. District Court, charges one count of subscribing a false return. The maximum penalty for this charge is three years in prison and a $100,000 fine.
The investigation was conducted by IRS-CI, in conjunction with the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction, Department of Defense Criminal Investigative Service, Army Criminal Investigation Command and FBI. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Ramona C. Albin and Henry Cornelius are prosecuting the case.
An indictment contains only charges. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Epps’ alleged actions come as a shock to those familiar with his work at Redstone Arsenal. ‘We are still trying to understand the extent of Epps’ involvement in this case,’ said a source close to the investigation.
A trial date has not been set for Epps, who remains free on bail until his next court appearance. Grimy Times will continue to follow this story and provide updates as more information becomes available.
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Key Facts
- State: Alabama
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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