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Rochester Woman Faces 20 Years for Tax Conspiracy
A Rochester woman faces up to 20 years in prison and a hefty fine for her role in a tax conspiracy that defrauded the United States of nearly $600,000 in tax refunds. Kelly Nicole Borger, 31, pleaded guilty to conspiring to defraud the United States in a scheme that netted her at least $169,000.
According to court documents, Borger conspired with Michael Carney of Los Angeles, CA, to prepare and submit false income tax returns between April 2011 and April 2012. Borger emailed Carney the names and other identifying information of 40 individuals in Rochester known to her, which Carney used to prepare 50 fraudulent tax returns claiming undeserved tax refunds totaling $532,351.
The investigation into the tax scheme was led by the Internal Revenue Service, under the direction of Shantelle P. Kitchen, Acting Special Agent in Charge, New York Field Office. Assistant U.S. Attorney John J. Field is handling the case.
The maximum sentence for Borger’s crime carries a fine of $1,064,702, or both. Sentencing is scheduled for September 17, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. before U.S. District Judge David G. Larimer.
The case highlights the growing threat of identity theft and tax-related crimes in our community. As law enforcement continues to crack down on these types of schemes, it’s essential that individuals remain vigilant and take steps to protect their personal and financial information.
The guilty plea is the culmination of a lengthy and complex investigation. We urge anyone with information about similar schemes to come forward and report it to the authorities.
U.S. Attorney William J. Hochul, Jr. praised the efforts of the IRS and other law enforcement agencies in bringing this case to justice. ‘This guilty plea sends a strong message that individuals who engage in tax-related crimes will be held accountable,’ he said.
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release ↗
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