Former Chester Man Convicted of Retaliating Against Federal Agent
A federal jury convicted Shapat Nabaya, 60, aka Norman Abbott, of retaliating against a federal agent by false claim and bankruptcy fraud in a case that has left the community shaken.
According to court records and evidence presented at trial, Nabaya filed numerous civil lawsuits and a false mechanic’s lien against an IRS revenue officer in retaliation for the officer filing a lien on Nabaya’s pension after Nabaya had failed to pay his federal taxes for several years. Nabaya also filed a false involuntary bankruptcy petition against the same revenue officer in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.
The verdict was announced after U.S. District Judge M. Hannah Lauck accepted the jury’s decision. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Gabrielle Michalak and Jessica D. Aber are prosecuting the case.
Nabaya faces a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison when sentenced on January 19, 2018. Actual sentences for federal crimes are typically less than the maximum penalties.
The case was investigated by the IRS-Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) Washington, D.C. Field Office. Dana J. Boente, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, and Kimberly Lappin, Special Agent in Charge, IRS-CI, made the announcement.
Nabaya’s conviction is a significant blow to those who would seek to retaliate against federal agents. The community can rest assured that those who break the law will be held accountable.
Key Facts
- State: Virginia
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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