ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The U.S. Attorney’s Office in New York has announced a major victory in the fight against financial fraud as Sedat Kaya, 64, of Greece, NY, was sentenced for his role in a multi-year scheme to defraud the United States Treasury.
Kaya, who owned and operated Seneca Tax Services since approximately 2004, was convicted of aiding and abetting the preparation and filing of false tax returns. His sentence includes three years’ probation and an order to pay $55,681 in restitution directly back to the U.S. Treasury.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Kyle Rossi revealed that Kaya’s fraudulent activities spanned from 2012 to 2017. During this period, he intentionally falsified information on hundreds of clients’ tax returns by inflating expenses, leading to substantial false claims against the U.S. Treasury. The total tax loss attributed to Kaya’s scheme was over $55,681.
The investigation that led to Kaya’s conviction was conducted by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Criminal Investigations Division, under the direction of Acting Special Agent-in-Charge Jonathan D. Larsen of the New York Field Office. The sentencing marks a significant victory for tax enforcement and consumer protection in the region.
For those seeking further information on this case, contact Barbara Burns at the U.S. Attorney’s Office, reachable by phone at (716) 843-5817 or fax at (716) 551-3051.
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: Official Source ↗
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