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PHILADELPHIA, PA — Federal authorities have announced charges against Scott Mason, a 66-year-old investment advisor from Gladwyne, Pennsylvania, for his alleged involvement in two fraudulent schemes that misused over $17 …
Trusted Advisor Accused of $17M Fraud Scheme to Fund Lavish Lifestyle Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA —A Philadelphia contractor has been sentenced to 12 months and one day in prison, following his guilty plea to charges of tax evasion, according to the Office of …
Philadelphia Contractor Sentenced for $327K Tax Evasion—Here’s What Happened Read More PHILADELPHIA, PA — William Powell, a 65-year-old contractor from Philadelphia, was sentenced this week to 12 months in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release. This verdict, delivered …
Hidden Wealth Exposed: The Downfall of Philadelphia Tax Evader Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — In a landmark case highlighting the pervasive nature of white-collar crime, Joseph LaForte and his brother James LaForte admitted guilt in federal court Wednesday to a litany …
Fraudulent Empire Exposed: Brothers Admit to $100 Million Scheme! Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced a time-limited settlement offer for taxpayers involved in Syndicated Conservation Easements (SCE) and similar transactions that are currently under audit. …
IRS Offers Time-Limited Settlement to Taxpayers in Syndicated Conservation Easement Cases Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Tammy Simpson, 51, of Pocono Lake, PA, has been sentenced to 41 months in prison for wire fraud and filing false tax returns. United States District Court …
Former Assistant Controller Sentenced for Wire Fraud and Tax Evasion Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Ammar Jali, a 56-year-old businessman from Bethlehem, PA, was sentenced on Monday to 12 months and one day in prison for filing false tax returns. United States …
Domino’s Franchise Owner Sentenced for Tax Fraud, Ordered to Pay $2.5 Million Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Guibbonz Marcellus, a 43-year-old tax preparer from Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to over two years in prison for his role in preparing false tax returns. The …
Pennsylvania Tax Preparer Sentenced for Fraudulent Returns Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Agostino Perna, a co-owner of Life Quest, a company engaged in the sale of body parts for medical purposes, has been sentenced to six months in federal …
Pennsylvania Business Owner Sentenced for Tax Evasion Involving Body Parts Sales Read More
PITTSBURGH, PA — Eli M. Zatezalo, a 52-year-old resident of Gibsonia, has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for tax evasion. Following his incarceration, Zatezalo will undergo three …
Pennsylvania Man Sentenced for Evading Over $2.6 Million in Taxes Read More