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DAYTON, OHIO
Three individuals have been charged with conspiracy to file false claims for federal income tax refunds, totaling in excess of $150,000, with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
Ebony F. Taste, 27, of Trotwood, Saleen M. Nolan, 25, of Dayton, and Jazmen Yates, 29, of Galloway, were indicted by a federal grand jury on charges that include conspiracy to file false claims for federal income tax refunds and filing false claims for federal income tax refunds with the IRS.
Taste was charged with five counts, Nolan with four counts, and Yates with four counts. The indictment alleges that Taste, Nolan, and Yates obtained personal identifying information, including names, dates of birth, and Social Security numbers belonging to other individuals.
The indictment further alleges that Taste and Nolan prepared and filed false income tax returns in the names of the purported taxpayers. Each of the false income tax returns falsely claimed substantial income tax refunds.
‘Law abiding citizens expect the government to hold accountable those who use deceit and fraud to line their pockets with money, especially when that money represents stolen federal taxes,’ said Kathy A. Enstrom, Acting Special Agent in Charge, IRS Criminal Investigation, Cincinnati Field Office.
‘An indictment is merely an accusation. All defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty,’ a spokesperson noted.
The crimes carry significant penalties, with conspiracy to file false claims for federal income tax refunds punishable by up to ten years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000, and filing false claims for federal income tax refunds with the IRS punishable by up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.
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Key Facts
- State: Ohio
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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