PHILADELPHIA – Villanova’s Esam Salah, 54, is facing a major legal battle after being accused of evading over $2.8 million in taxes.
The United States Attorney’s Office has charged Salah with one count of tax evasion, alleging that he failed to report substantial cash revenue to the IRS between January 2008 and April 2011. As president and sole shareholder of several Philadelphia-area restaurants, Salah is accused of using the unreported funds to pay employee salaries.
According to prosecutors, Salah also neglected to pay approximately $506,875 in federal taxes for his employees, including Social Security and Medicare taxes. If convicted, he could face a maximum sentence of five years in prison, a fine of $250,000, three years of supervised release, an additional fine of $250,000, and a special assessment of $100.
Acting United States Attorney Louis D. Lappen announced the charges, noting that an ‘Information’ is an accusation and that Salah is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
The IRS conducted the investigation into Salah’s finances, with Assistant United States Attorney Judy G. Smith overseeing the prosecution.
Salah’s case serves as a stark reminder of the serious consequences for those who evade taxes at the expense of hardworking Americans.
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Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes|Public Corruption
- Source: Official Source ↗
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