Millersburg Man Sentenced for $1.1M Tax Fraud

Dennis Dean Miller, 62, of Millersburg, Ohio, has been sentenced to more than two years in federal prison for his involvement in a $1.1 million tax fraud scheme.

Miller was found guilty of six counts of false claims and one count of obstructing internal revenue laws after he falsely reported that financial institutions had withheld large sums of federal income tax on non-existent income.

The fraudulent filings, which spanned from 2006 to 2011, totaled $1,121,420 in tax refunds. The investigation revealed Miller’s deceitful tactics in securing these refunds, a scheme that stretched over several years.

U.S. District Judge James Gwin handed down the sentence of 26 months in prison and ordered Miller to pay $132,147 in restitution. This penalty is in addition to the significant financial loss suffered by the IRS and legitimate taxpayers affected by Miller’s actions.

The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Henry F. DeBaggis, with the investigation led by the IRS Criminal Investigation unit. Acting U.S. Attorney David A. Sierleja and Frank S. Turner II, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the Cincinnati Field Office for IRS Criminal Investigation, confirmed the sentence.

Miller’s conviction serves as a stark reminder of the serious consequences faced by those who engage in financial fraud. The court’s decision underscores the commitment to justice and the protection of the public against such criminal activities.