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Las Vegas Man Sentenced for Conspiring to Submit False Tax Returns
A Las Vegas man, Damon Boswell, has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for conspiring to submit false federal income tax returns, according to a recent ruling by U.S. District Court Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey.
Boswell, 35, pleaded guilty to the crime on May 29 and was ordered to pay $192,632 in restitution to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as part of his sentence.
According to the plea agreement, Boswell conspired with others to defraud the United States by filing false tax returns claiming refunds based on the First-Time Home Buyers Credit between April 2009 and May 2009.
Boswell targeted individuals by claiming they were entitled to receive "Obama Stimulus" money if they had not filed their 2008 federal income tax returns and did not owe back taxes. He then used the individuals’ personal identifying information, including names, dates of birth, and social security numbers, to file the false tax returns.
Boswell’s co-conspirator, Cheryl Ramos, pleaded guilty on January 24 and has been sentenced. The case was investigated by IRS-Criminal Investigation and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Christina Brown and Trial Attorney Sonia M. Owens of the Tax Division.
The scheme to defraud the IRS resulted in losses of $192,632, which Boswell has been ordered to pay in restitution. His sentence also includes three years of supervised release.
The sentencing of Boswell serves as a reminder to the public to be cautious of scams targeting individuals with promises of easy money. Boswell’s actions demonstrate the importance of protecting personal identifying information and verifying the authenticity of any requests for sensitive information.
The case highlights the importance of collaboration between law enforcement agencies in investigating and prosecuting complex financial crimes.
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Key Facts
- State: Nevada
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release ↗
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