A scam artist from Memphis has been sentenced to federal prison for stealing United States Treasury federal income tax refund checks, forging endorsements and fraudulently cashing the checks.
Paul Edward Robinson, 52, was convicted of all four counts on April 5, 2017, following a three-day jury trial in the Western District of Tennessee.
On July 28, 2016, a four-count federal indictment was filed against Robinson, charging him with Theft of Government Property and Forging United States Treasury Checks.
Robinson was sentenced on August 2, 2017, by U.S. District Judge Samuel H. Mays, Jr., to 21 months in federal prison. As part of his sentence, Robinson was ordered to pay $87,429.43 in restitution and serve a two-year term of supervised release following his release from prison.
This case was investigated by the IRS Criminal Investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Carroll L. Andre, III prosecuted this case on the government’s behalf.
The theft of government property is a serious offense that can have severe consequences for individuals and society as a whole. In this case, Robinson’s actions resulted in significant financial losses for the government and the public.
It is essential for individuals to take steps to protect themselves from scams and frauds, such as being cautious with financial information and monitoring their bank accounts regularly.
Key Facts
- State: Tennessee
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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