Montgomery, Alabama – A federal grand jury has leveled a heavy charge against Nakia Jackson for orchestrating a multi-year stolen identity refund fraud conspiracy that spanned from 2009 to 2011. According to the Justice Department’s Tax Division and U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama, George L. Beck Jr., Jackson is accused of conspiracy to file false tax returns, theft of public funds, and aggravated identity theft.
The indictment reveals that Jackson, with the help of several accomplices, pilfered identities from a state employee to file falsified tax returns. The stolen monies were funneled into various bank accounts, which Jackson had others open to receive the fraudulent refunds. To further his scheme, he even roped in a bank teller to aid in the deposit and withdrawal of the illicit funds.
While an indictment only serves as an accusation, if proven guilty, Jackson could face up to 10 years for conspiracy to defraud the United States and each theft count, not to mention a mandatory two-year sentence for aggravated identity theft. The court also reserves the right to impose substantial fines and mandatory restitution.
Investigation of this case was led by special agents from IRS – Criminal Investigation, with trial attorneys Charles M. Edgar, Jr., and Michael Boteler handling the prosecution on behalf of the Justice Department’s Tax Division.
For more information or press inquiries, contact Clark Morris at usaalm.press@usdoj.gov or via phone at (334) 551-1755.
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Key Facts
- State: Alabama
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes|Public Corruption
- Source: Official Source ↗
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