A shocking case of corruption has hit the streets of Pennsylvania as Jeanne Bowser, the elected tax collector for Center Township, Beaver, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 12 months and one day in prison followed by three years of supervised release for her conviction of wire fraud and filing false income tax returns.
On [not specified], United States District Judge Robert J. Colville imposed the sentence on Jeanne Bowser, 63, of Aliquippa, PA, who had collected taxes for both the township and Central Valley School District. The defendant has been found guilty of embezzling a total of approximately $1,028,183.81 in tax payments from both the township and school district from approximately December 2011 until approximately August 2019.
Bowser embezzled the funds by writing checks to herself out of a bank account that was used for tax deposits and by stealing cash tax payments. In addition to the embezzlement, the Court was further advised that Bowser filed false income tax returns for a period of six years.
Assistant United States Attorney Lee J. Karl prosecuted this case on behalf of the government.
United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung commended the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigation for the investigation leading to the successful prosecution of Bowser.
The defendant’s actions have left the community in shock and questioning the integrity of those in positions of power. The case serves as a reminder of the importance of transparency and accountability in public offices.
The exact date of the crime is not specified in the report, but the investigation and prosecution of the case have been ongoing for several years. The sentencing of Jeanne Bowser marks a significant milestone in the case, bringing closure to the victims and a sense of justice to the community.
The case highlights the importance of vigilance in detecting and preventing corruption in public offices. It also underscores the need for robust mechanisms to prevent and investigate such crimes, ensuring that those responsible are held accountable for their actions.
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Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Public Corruption|White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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