Roberto Bisono, a 34-year-old man from Jacksonville, Florida, has pleaded guilty to theft of government property in connection with a tax fraud scheme that resulted in over $711,000 in losses to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
According to court records, between November 2011 and April 2012, Bisono obtained U.S. Treasury checks that were mailed to bogus taxpayers in the Bronx, New York. These checks were the result of false and fraudulently-filed tax returns. In November 2011, Bisono deposited the first 7 checks into a business bank account of co-defendant Juan Miguel Ruiz, and later furnished the remaining 104 checks to Ruiz, who operated a check cashing business on Beach Boulevard in Jacksonville.
Between November 2011 and April 2012, Ruiz deposited the additional 104 checks into his business bank account in Jacksonville, Florida. From his business bank account, Ruiz wrote checks totaling over $227,000 to Bisono, and to other persons associated with Bisono.
Bisono pleaded guilty to one count of theft of government property, which carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison. He also agreed to make restitution of approximately $711,000 to the Internal Revenue Service. Bisono was released on a $25,000 bond pending a sentencing hearing. A date has not been set.
This case was investigated by the Jacksonville office of the Internal Revenue Service – Criminal Investigations. It is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Dale R. Campion.
Juan Miguel Ruiz, a co-defendant in the case, pleaded guilty to conspiracy on July 11, 2014. He faces a maximum penalty of 5 years in federal prison. Ruiz is currently released on bond pending a sentencing hearing.
The tax fraud scheme resulted in significant losses to the IRS, with over $711,000 in losses reported. The scheme also highlighted the importance of protecting taxpayer information and preventing identity theft.
Roberto Bisono’s guilty plea is a significant step in bringing the perpetrators of this tax fraud scheme to justice. The case serves as a reminder of the importance of vigilance and cooperation in preventing and investigating financial crimes.
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Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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