Miami resident Josue Pierre, 30, has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for his role in an identity theft tax fraud scheme.
According to court documents, in early 2013, Pierre used his brother’s IRS electronic filing identification number (EFIN) to obtain a batch of pre-paid debit cards from a tax refund payment company.
Pierre then used this EFIN to file tax returns in other people’s names containing false information for the purpose of obtaining refunds from the Department of Treasury.
The refunds were paid out onto pre-paid debit cards activated in other people’s names, and Pierre made withdrawals on these debit cards at ATM locations.
Pierre previously pled guilty to one count of use of unauthorized access devices, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1029(a)(2), and one count of aggravated identity theft, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1028A(a)(1).
Josue Pierre, a 30-year-old Miami resident, was sentenced to 30 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release.
This case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael N. Berger.
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Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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