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Lenexa Man Impersonates IRS Employee
A Lenexa man pleaded guilty Monday to harassing former girlfriends and business partners by sending them letters on Internal Revenue Service letterhead saying they were under investigation for tax evasion, Acting U.S. Attorney Tom Beall said.
Jeffrey Nickerson, 56, Lenexa, Kan., pleaded guilty to one count of impersonating a federal employee. In his plea, Nickerson admitted he was an acquaintance of a woman who worked at the IRS Service Center in Kansas City, Mo. She brought IRS letterhead and IRS publications home. He used the information to send letters to former girlfriends and former business partners. The letters said the victims were under investigation as a result of reports being filed to the Internal Revenue Service Fraud Investigations Hotline.
Nickerson’s actions caused the victims to become fearful and anxious, Beall said.
The guilty plea was announced Monday by Acting U.S. Attorney Tom Beall. Beall commended the U.S. Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration and Assistant U.S. Attorney Chris Oakley for their work on the case.
Nickerson faces a penalty of up to three years in federal prison and a fine up to $250,000. Sentencing will be set for a later date.
The case highlights the importance of protecting the integrity of federal agencies and preventing individuals from misusing the authority of these agencies.
Beall’s office will continue to work tirelessly to hold accountable those who misuse their power and authority.
Key Facts
- State: Kansas
- Category: Public Corruption|Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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