OnlyFans Star ‘Natalie Monroe’ Faces Tax Fraud Charges

TAMPA, FL – Kylie Perez, known online as “Natalie Monroe,” is facing federal charges for allegedly dodging millions in taxes earned through her lucrative OnlyFans account. The indictment, unsealed today, accuses Perez of a calculated scheme to avoid paying her fair share to the IRS, despite raking in substantial profits from the subscription-based platform.

United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announced the return of an indictment charging Perez with one count of filing a false tax return and four counts of failing to pay income tax. If convicted on all counts, Perez, faces a maximum penalty of seven years in federal prison. The feds allege that Perez deliberately misrepresented her income to avoid paying what she owed.

According to the indictment, Perez, operating as “Natalie Monroe” on OnlyFans, amassed over $5.4 million in earnings between 2019 and 2023. OnlyFans, a platform where creators share content with paying subscribers, allowed Perez to monetize photos, videos, live streams, and direct tips. But instead of reporting these earnings, prosecutors claim she engaged in a deliberate effort to hide the income from the IRS.

The indictment details that Perez filed a false tax return for the 2019 calendar year and subsequently failed to pay approximately $1.6 million in taxes for the years 2020 through 2023. This wasn’t a simple oversight, according to the DOJ; it was a concerted effort to defraud the government and avoid fulfilling her legal obligations. The IRS – Criminal Investigation division led the investigation, painstakingly tracing the financial transactions.

Assistant United States Attorney Carlton C. Gammons will prosecute the case. While an indictment represents a serious accusation, it’s crucial to remember that Perez is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The wheels of justice are turning, and Grimy Times will be there to report every twist and turn in this high-profile case of alleged tax evasion.

This case serves as a stark reminder that no one, regardless of their profession or online persona, is above the law. The IRS is increasingly scrutinizing income earned through online platforms, and those who attempt to evade taxes will face the full force of federal prosecution. Expect more cases like this to surface as the government cracks down on the digital economy’s shadow earnings.

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