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Tampa Woman Sentenced to 28 Months in Prison for Theft of Tax Refund Checks
A shocking case of identity theft has come to light in Tampa, Florida, where a local woman was sentenced to 28 months in federal prison for stealing tax refund checks from unsuspecting victims.
According to court documents, Tiana Lise, 28, pleaded guilty on March 2, 2016, to theft of government funds and aggravated identity theft. The court also entered a forfeiture money judgment in the amount of $8,000, representing the proceeds of the offense.
Lise was involved in two undercover transactions with a confidential informant, in which she sold the informant stolen tax refund checks totaling over $50,000. In some cases, these checks were fraudulently endorsed and were transferred with social security numbers so that they could be easily cashed. The checks originated from three victims, none of whom gave Lise or any other person authority to take or cash their tax refund checks.
The case was investigated by the Internal Revenue Service – Criminal Investigation and prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Rachel K. Jones.
Lise’s sentence serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of identity theft and theft of government funds. The Internal Revenue Service – Criminal Investigation has been working tirelessly to combat these types of crimes and bring perpetrators to justice.
As this case highlights, the consequences of identity theft can be severe and long-lasting. It is essential for individuals to be vigilant and take steps to protect their personal and financial information from falling into the wrong hands.
Tiana Lise, a resident of Tampa, Florida, will serve her 28-month sentence in federal prison. The case serves as a warning to those who would engage in similar crimes, that the consequences will be severe and swift.
In related news, the Internal Revenue Service – Criminal Investigation has urged taxpayers to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities immediately.
Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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