YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — Robert J. Rohrbaugh, 49, of Canfield, Ohio, was sentenced to 52 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Bonita Pearson for engaging in a conspiracy to help two men illegally obtain more than $1.3 million from the IRS.
Rohrbaugh was also ordered to serve 3 years of community control, pay a $400 special assessment, and pay restitution in the amount of $1,352,779 to the IRS.
“Today’s sentence sends a clear message that if you steal from the public by cheating the IRS, you will be investigated and prosecuted,” said U.S. Attorney Rebecca C. Lutzko.
The defendants in this case went to great lengths to steal in excess of $1.3 million from the government,” said Carilyn Peters, Acting Assistant Special Agent in Charge, IRS, Criminal Investigation.
Rohrbaugh was convicted of conspiracy to commit offenses against the United States, aiding and abetting theft of government property, aiding and abetting false claims against the United States, and conspiracy to commit money laundering.
According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Rohrbaugh, a Youngstown-area attorney, assisted co-conspirators Brandon Mace and Terris Chanley Baker with obtaining a tax refund check for a fictitious business in the amount of $1,352,779.
Co-defendant Brandon Mace pleaded guilty in September 2020 to his role in the scheme and was sentenced to 60 months in prison in February 2023. Co-defendant Terris Chanley Baker was convicted by a jury for his role in April 2022 and was sentenced to 98 months in prison in April 2023.
This case was investigated by IRS Criminal Investigation (CI). This case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Megan R. Miller and Erica D. Barnhill.
Defendant: Robert J. Rohrbaugh
Criminal Charges: Conspiracy to commit offenses against the United States, Aiding and abetting theft of government property, Aiding and abetting false claims against the United States, Conspiracy to commit money laundering
City and State: Youngstown, Ohio
Date: March 2023 (sentencing date)
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Key Facts
- State: Ohio
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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