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Javed Choudhry, Kickback Scheme, Connecticut 2017

Published May 16, 2017

A Glastonbury man has been caught red-handed in a brazen kickback scheme that cost his victim millions of dollars. Javed Choudhry, 59, pleaded guilty to conspiracy and tax offenses related to the scheme in New Haven federal court today.

According to court documents and statements made in court, Choudhry was employed by a construction company in the Stamford area. Between 2011 and 2014, Choudhry received cash kickbacks from construction contractors in exchange for steering them contracts for work on a project in Stamford.

The scheme caused millions of dollars in losses to the victim construction company. In addition, Choudhry failed to report to the Internal Revenue Service most of the income he received through the kickback scheme.

Choudhry pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, which carries a maximum term of imprisonment of 20 years, and one count of filing a false tax return, which carries a maximum term of imprisonment of three years.

He is scheduled to be sentenced by U.S. District Judge Alvin W. Thompson in Hartford on August 18, 2017. Choudhry also is required to pay back taxes, plus interest and penalties.

Choudhry is currently released on a $50,000 bond. This ongoing investigation is being conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Internal Revenue Service – Criminal Investigation Division. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Douglas P. Morabito.

Javed Choudhry, a 59-year-old resident of Glastonbury, has been charged with conspiracy and tax offenses related to a kickback scheme. The scheme, which occurred between 2011 and 2014, resulted in millions of dollars in losses to the victim construction company. Choudhry's guilty plea is a significant blow to his alleged scheme.

The exact details of the scheme are still unclear, but it is evident that Choudhry's actions have had severe consequences. He now faces a maximum of 20 years in prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud and three years for filing a false tax return. He is also required to pay back taxes, plus interest and penalties.

Javed Choudhry's case serves as a reminder of the importance of transparency and accountability in business dealings. His actions have had far-reaching consequences, and it is essential that those who engage in such behavior are held accountable. As the investigation continues, it will be interesting to see how this case unfolds and what additional details come to light.

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Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ct/pr/glastonbury-man-pleads-guilty-conspiracy-and-tax-offenses-related-kickback-scheme