Rodney E. Miller, Tax Fraud, U.S. Virgin Islands 2013

Former Hospital CEO Charged with Tax Fraud in USVI

St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands - In a shocking turn of events, Rodney E. Miller, the former CEO of Schneider Regional Medical Center, has been charged with tax fraud. According to a recent indictment, Miller aided and assisted in the preparation of his personal income tax returns for calendar years 2006 and 2007.

Miller's arrest and indictment were announced by United States Attorney Ronald W. Sharpe and Special Agent in Charge José A. González, Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigation Division. Miller made his initial appearance in federal court on Wednesday and was ordered to appear in the Virgin Islands on May 1, 2013.

According to the indictment, Miller aided and assisted in the preparation of his personal Individual Income Tax Return, Form 1040, for calendar year 2006, which was filed with the Virgin Islands Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) pursuant to Internal Revenue Code, Title 26, Section 932(c)(4). The indictment further alleges that Miller willfully filed his 2006 income tax return knowing that it was false and fraudulent as to a material matter. Specifically, Miller reported total income in the amount of $265,198.00, although he knew that his true total income was substantially more than the amount reported.

The indictment further alleges that Miller willfully assisted and advised in the preparation and presentation to the IRS of his personal income tax return, Form 1040, for calendar year 2007, knowing that the return contained materially false information. Specifically, Miller reported total income in the amount of $255,589.00, knowing that his true total income was substantially more than the amount reported.

The maximum statutory penalty for each of the two counts charged is three years in prison. However, an indictment is merely a formal charging document and is not evidence of guilt. Every defendant is presumed innocent until and unless found guilty.

This case is being investigated by the Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigation Division, and is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Kim L. Chisholm. The case is currently ongoing, with Miller scheduled to appear in court on May 1, 2013.

Rodney E. Miller, the former CEO of Schneider Regional Medical Center, faces serious charges in this case. If convicted, he could face up to six years in prison. The public is encouraged to follow this case closely as it unfolds.

Defendant Information:

Defendant Name: Rodney E. Miller

Criminal Charges: Assisting and advising in the preparation and presentation of fraudulent income tax returns to the Virgin Islands Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

City and State: St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands

Date: May 1, 2013

Sentence or Outcome: Currently scheduled to appear in court on May 1, 2013

Dollar Amounts: $265,198.00 (reported income for 2006) and $255,589.00 (reported income for 2007)

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-vi/pr/former-schneider-hospital-ceo-charged-tax-fraud