Willie Borden, Tax Evasion, Washington 2009
A former Washington, D.C., police officer has been brought to justice for his role in a massive tax evasion scheme. Willie Borden, a former officer with the Metropolitan Police Department, pleaded guilty to a single count of tax evasion before U.S. District Court Judge James Robertson on October 20, 2009.
According to court documents, Borden was the co-owner of B&B Security Consultants, a security firm that provided guards to various entities and events in the District of Columbia and surrounding areas. As co-owner, Borden was responsible for collecting, accounting for, and paying over employment taxes for B&B. However, between 2002 and 2006, Borden and his business partner withheld more than $2.1 million in payroll taxes from employee paychecks, but failed to pay the required sum to the IRS.
The tax evasion scheme, which spanned four years, resulted in a significant financial loss for the U.S. Treasury. The exact amount of unpaid employment taxes is staggering, with Borden and his partner withholding over $2.1 million in taxes from employee paychecks.
Borden faces a maximum sentence of five years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000. He will also be required to pay restitution for the unpaid employment taxes.
The case was jointly prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Susan Menzer from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia and Justice Department Tax Division trial attorney Karen E. Kelly. The case was investigated by the IRS Criminal Investigation Division.
As the investigation and prosecution of Borden’s tax evasion scheme comes to a close, it serves as a reminder of the importance of tax compliance and the consequences of failing to meet one’s tax obligations. The Grimy Times will continue to follow this story and provide updates as more information becomes available.
Borden’s guilty plea marks a significant victory for the IRS and the U.S. Attorney’s Office, who worked tirelessly to bring this case to justice. The outcome of this case should serve as a warning to others who would seek to evade their tax obligations.
Key Facts
- State: Washington
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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