Sacramento Duo Nabbed in $2M Tax Fraud Scheme

SACRAMENTO, CA – A brazen scheme to defraud the U.S. government has landed two Sacramento residents in federal prison. Dominic Davis, 40, and Sharitia Wright, 61, were sentenced today after being convicted of conspiring to file false claims with the IRS, Acting U.S. Attorney Kimberly A. Sanchez announced. The pair systematically fabricated income and deductions, attempting to illegally siphon over $2 million in tax refunds.

Court documents reveal the fraud spanned from March 2019 to April 2022. Davis and Wright filed at least nine fraudulent income-tax returns, listing wages that were never earned. The returns were filed under the names of Davis, Wright, and their family members, with many falsely identifying employers as shell LLCs created by the pair. They weren’t just inflating income; the scheme also involved bogus charitable contributions, padding the returns with fabricated generosity.

Dominic Davis was the architect of the fraud, preparing and filing the false tax returns. Sharitia Wright wasn’t merely an accessory; she actively aided the operation by providing Davis with the necessary information and, crucially, contacting the IRS to monitor the status of the fraudulent refunds. This wasn’t a spur-of-the-moment decision – it was a calculated, coordinated effort to steal from American taxpayers.

The sentencing reflects the seriousness of the crime. Davis received a hefty three years and four months in prison, while Wright will serve one year and three months. But prison time isn’t the only consequence. Both Davis and Wright have been ordered to pay full restitution for the fraudulent refunds they illegally obtained, meaning they’ll be paying back every stolen dollar.

The investigation was spearheaded by the IRS Criminal Investigation division, highlighting the agency’s commitment to pursuing those who abuse the tax system. Assistant U.S. Attorney Nicholas M. Fogg skillfully prosecuted the case, bringing the perpetrators to justice. This case serves as a stark warning: attempting to cheat the system will have severe repercussions.

Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and report on other instances of financial malfeasance. The public deserves to know how their tax dollars are being targeted and how the justice system is responding. This isn’t just about numbers on a balance sheet; it’s about accountability and preserving the integrity of our financial institutions.

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