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Jackson Woman Pleads Guilty to Stolen Identity Refund Fraud
A Jackson woman has admitted to conspiring to defraud the government by using stolen personal identifying information to file false tax returns.
The crime, committed by S’ade Tyler, was uncovered by the U.S. Secret Service and Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation. The agencies, along with the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office, the Mississippi Department of Corrections, and the Mississippi Department of Revenue, assisted in the investigation.
Tyler and her co-conspirators used personal identifying information, including names and social security numbers, stolen from the Central Mississippi Correctional Facility in Rankin County and other locations. They then filed false tax returns with the Internal Revenue Service, claiming that the tax payers were owed a refund. The refunds were electronically deposited into various bank accounts in Mississippi belonging to Tyler and her co-conspirators.
Tyler, 30, of Jackson, appeared in court on May 28, 2013, and pleaded guilty to conspiring to defraud the United States and wire fraud. She faces a maximum penalty of 30 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Tyler will be sentenced on August 15, 2013.
This case is a stark reminder of the severity of identity theft and the importance of protecting personal information. The public is encouraged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.
Victims of fraud can contact the National Center for Disaster Fraud toll free at (866) 720-5721, fax information to (225) 334-4707, or e-mail it to disaster@leo.gov. The National Center for Disaster Fraud is a program of the U.S. Department of Justice that provides assistance to victims of federal crimes.
Defendant: S’ade Tyler, a 30-year-old woman from Jackson, Mississippi.
Criminal Charges: Conspiring to defraud the United States and wire fraud.
City and State: Jackson, Mississippi.
Exact Date: May 28, 2013.
Sentence or Outcome: Tyler faces a maximum penalty of 30 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. She will be sentenced on August 15, 2013.
Key Facts
- State: Mississippi
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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