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Defendant Ordered Released on Bond After Arraignment
Robert Hybertson, 59, of Brighton, Colorado, appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak today for arraignment and a detention hearing. Despite being charged with multiple crimes, Hybertson was ordered released on bond.
Hybertson, the owner and operator of Black Hills Rig Heaters, a South Dakota Business trust, is accused of failing to file federal income tax returns for himself and his business from early 2006 through 2014. He also allegedly provided third parties with invalid or incorrect Employer Identification Numbers (EIN) for BHRH.
According to the indictment, Hybertson refused to pay a tax assessment of approximately $38,000 in 2010 and instead sent correspondence to the IRS stating that he was not required to report domestic income on Form 1040. He also threatened criminal prosecution of IRS employees attempting to collect taxes.
In addition to his tax-related crimes, Hybertson is accused of concealing his self-employment and employment with Therm Dynamics to continue receiving disability benefits. He began receiving Social Security Benefits in 1999 based on an application indicating that he was unable to work due to a disability. However, he continued to receive benefits through February 2017 despite being self-employed and working for someone else.
Hybertson is charged with one count of corrupt endeavor to obstruct or impede the due administration of the Internal Revenue Laws, four counts of failure to file a return, one count of concealment related to his receipt of Social Security benefits, and one count of false statements in determining benefits. If convicted, he faces penalties ranging from one year to five years in prison and fines up to $250,000.
Robert Hybertson is a 59-year-old man from Brighton, Colorado, who has been accused of multiple crimes, including obstruction of the IRS and failure to file taxes. Despite being charged, he was released on bond after his arraignment. This case highlights the importance of filing taxes and reporting income accurately to avoid penalties and fines.
Key Facts
- State: Colorado
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes|White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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