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Tampa Woman Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison for Tax Refund Fraud
In a shocking case of tax refund fraud, Porscha Williams has been sentenced to four years in federal prison for theft of government property and aggravated identity theft. The sentence was handed down by U.S. District Judge James D. Whittemore on September 18, 2013.
According to court documents, Williams engaged in stolen identity tax refund fraud from at least as early as March 2011. She was responsible for the filing of more than 30 fraudulent tax returns and refunds totaling in excess of $175,000.
Williams’ sister, Nikia Williams, was previously sentenced to 6 ½ years in prison for her role in the scheme on June 4, 2013. Another co-defendant, Quincy Wimberly, is scheduled to be sentenced on December 2, 2013.
The case was investigated by the Internal Revenue Service – Criminal Investigation, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, and the Tampa Police Department. It is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Sara C. Sweeney and Amanda L. Riedel.
As part of her sentence, the court also entered a money judgment in the amount of $9,116.00, the proceeds of the charged criminal conduct.
Porscha Williams was found guilty on September 17, 2013. She is currently serving her four-year prison sentence.
The case serves as a reminder of the importance of protecting taxpayer information and the severe consequences for those who engage in tax refund fraud.
This case is a prime example of the collaboration between law enforcement agencies in preventing and investigating white-collar crimes.
Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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