Las Vegas, NV – James Jariv, 64, a prominent figure in a biofuels fraud scheme, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in generating fraudulent biodiesel credits and exporting biodiesel without providing biodiesel credits to the United States.
According to court documents, Jariv operated and controlled a company, City Farm Biofuel in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, that represented itself as a producer of biodiesel from “feedstocks” such as animal fat and vegetable oils. He also formed a company called Canada Feedstock Supply, which represented itself as City Farm Biofuel.
Jariv, along with co-defendant Nathan Stoliar, 64, of Australia, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy, one count of conspiracy to engage in money laundering, two counts of wire fraud, and one count of making false statements under the Clean Air Act.
Jariv was also ordered to make restitution in the amount of $6,345,830.91 and to forfeit between $4 to $6 million in cash and other assets.
This egregious scheme to defraud fuel suppliers, the United States, and a program designed to strengthen our nation’s petroleum independence and improve our air quality has resulted in significant financial losses. The scheme began around September 2009 and continued until its discovery.
Jariv’s sentencing marks the second conviction in the case. Nathan Stoliar, 64, of Australia, was sentenced to two years in prison in April for his role in the conspiracy and ordered to pay more than $1.4 million in restitution and to forfeit $4 million in cash.
Jariv’s sentencing has been met with a stern warning from law enforcement officials. “This sends a clear message to those who engage in biofuel fraud that EPA takes seriously its responsibility to bring violators of this important program to justice,” said Assistant Administrator Cynthia Giles for Enforcement and Compliance Assurance at EPA.
Jariv’s case is a stark reminder of the importance of accountability in the renewable fuel industry. The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 created a number of federally-funded programs that provided monetary incentives for the production and use of renewable fuels such as biodiesel in the United States.
Jariv’s sentencing is a significant victory for law enforcement and a testament to the effectiveness of the renewable fuel program. The program has helped to reduce the nation’s impact on climate change and lessen our dependence on foreign oil.
Mandatory Facts: Defendant: James Jariv, 64, Las Vegas, NV. Charges: Conspiracy, Conspiracy to Engage in Money Laundering, Wire Fraud, Making False Statements under the Clean Air Act. Sentence: 10 years in prison. Restitution: $6,345,830.91. Forfeiture: $4-$6 million in cash and other assets.
Case Details: Case Number: [Not Provided]. Date: [Not Provided]. Court: Federal Court in Las Vegas.
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Key Facts
- State: Nevada
- Category: white collar crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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