GRIMY TIMES EXCLUSIVE: Tax Cheat Gang Busted in Georgia
Tyrone Devon Thompson, Aritha Currie, Julius Thompson, Tronda Thompson and Shonda Sneed are behind bars after a federal grand jury in the Middle District of Georgia indicted them on a 22-count tax fraud scheme.
The indictment, unsealed on May 11, 2012, alleges that the group conspired to file false federal income tax returns, seeking refunds of up to $280,000. The money was directly deposited into their bank accounts, which received the ill-gotten gains.
Tyrone Devon Thompson and his co-conspirators face a maximum prison sentence of five years for conspiracy and three years for each false claim count. They are also subject to fines and mandatory restitution if convicted.
The Justice Department’s Tax Division praises the efforts of Special Agents from the IRS-Criminal Investigation and Tax Division Trial Attorneys Charles Edgar and Justin Gelfand for their work on the case.
Tyrone Devon Thompson and his co-conspirators are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. If convicted, they will face the consequences of their actions, including prison time and fines.
Tyone Devon Thompson and his co-conspirators’ scheme has been exposed, and they will face the music for their crimes. Stay tuned for further updates on this story.
The exact amount of the false tax refunds is $280,000.
Tyone Devon Thompson and his co-conspirators’ crimes were committed in the Middle District of Georgia.
Tyone Devon Thompson and his co-conspirators were arrested on May 11, 2012.
Tyone Devon Thompson and his co-conspirators face a prison sentence of five years for conspiracy and three years for each false claim count.
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Key Facts
- State: Georgia
- Category: White Collar Crime|Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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