Grimy Times has learned that Geoffrey Rotich has been brought to justice for his brazen crimes. The former tax return preparer, who owned and operated Inventax in Shawnee, Kansas, pleaded guilty to aiding and assisting in the preparation of a false income tax return and making a false bankruptcy declaration.
According to court documents, Rotich’s crimes date back to March 2013, when he willfully aided and assisted in the preparation and filing of an individual’s 2012 individual income tax return that contained false claims for education expenses and other deductions. This is not an isolated incident, as Rotich also knowingly filed a fraudulent bankruptcy petition, which failed to disclose his interest in Inventax and to completely identify all of his bank accounts.
The investigation into Rotich’s crimes was a collaborative effort between special agents of IRS-Criminal Investigation and Homeland Security Investigations. U.S. District Judge Daniel D. Crabtree has scheduled sentencing for March 21, 2019. Rotich faces a maximum sentence of three years in prison for the tax count and a maximum sentence of three years in prison for the bankruptcy fraud count.
Rotich also faces a period of supervised release, restitution and monetary penalties. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Kansas, led by U.S. Attorney Stephen R. McAllister, has been working tirelessly to bring Rotich to justice. Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Richard E. Zuckerman of the Tax Division commended the agents and attorneys who worked on the case.
The Tax Division is responsible for investigating and prosecuting crimes related to tax evasion and other financial crimes. In this case, the division’s efforts were instrumental in bringing Rotich to justice. The U.S. Trustee’s Office in Wichita, Kansas also provided substantial assistance in the investigation.
Rotich’s crimes are a reminder that tax evasion and bankruptcy fraud are serious crimes that have real consequences. The Tax Division and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Kansas will continue to work together to protect taxpayers and bring those who commit these crimes to justice.
In related news, the Tax Division’s website provides information on its enforcement efforts and other resources for taxpayers and tax professionals.
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Key Facts
- State: Kansas
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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