The #IRSCI FY24 Annual Report is here! We are excited to share the accomplishments of our Special Agents and all who work for the agency. “FY24 was one for the history books. For years, IRS-CI has been known as the agency that took down Al Capone, but this year, our cases hold their own place in U.S. history,” said IRS-CI Chief Guy Ficco. Click on the article for more:
IRS Criminal Investigation
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IRS Criminal Investigation serves Americans by investigating potential criminal violations of the Internal Revenue Code.
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IRS Criminal Investigation (IRS:CI) serves the American public by investigating potential criminal violations of the Internal Revenue Code and related financial crimes in a manner that fosters confidence in the tax system and compliance with the law. Privacy policy: go.usa.gov/VgO
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- Washington, District of Columbia
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- 1919
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Federal prosecutors secured a guilty plea from a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) deputy and charged and filed a plea agreement with another LASD deputy – both of whom used their positions in law enforcement while acting as private security for their off-duty clients, including a now-jailed cryptocurrency businessman who proclaimed himself “The Godfather.” Click on the picture to read the full story. #IRSCI #FollowTheMoney
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A big congratulations to #IRSCI Director of Field Operations, Northern Area Jarod Koopman for receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award from Chainalysis this week. The Lifetime Achievement award is presented to a government official that has consistently displayed exceptional leadership, innovation, impact and collaboration. The award recognizes leaders and trailblazers who have leveraged the #Chainalysis solution and partnership to overcome challenges, seize opportunities and inspire others. Awesome work Jarod! #WhatWeDoCounts #Cybersecurity #PublicPrivatePartnerships
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Amazing work out of the #IRSCI Atlanta Field Office! #FollowTheMoney
Five individuals, including law enforcement officers and a central Louisiana business owner were indicted with conspiracy and fraud charges. The case is being investigated by the Homeland Security Investigations, a division of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Bureau of Investigation, IRS Criminal Investigation Atlanta Field Office and is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys John W. Nickel and Danny Siefker of the U.S. Attorney's Office, Western District of Louisiana. #WhatWeDoCounts #FollowTheMoney
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Enforcing export regulations is critical to safeguarding our national security. Fantastic investigation IRS Criminal Investigation Los Angeles Field Office. #WhatWeDoCounts
Bahram Mohammad Ostovari, a resident of Tehran, Iran, and Santa Monica, was arrested upon his arrival at Los Angeles International Airport. Ostovari is charged with one count of conspiracy to violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and three counts of violating the IEEPA. Click the image below to read more. #IRSCI #FollowTheMoney
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Narcos, Networks, and National Security: The Convergence of Cartels and Terrorist Designations Cartels are evolving from drug trafficking empires to designated terrorist organizations with global reach, and members of federal and state law enforcement are at the forefront investigating these threats. Sherri Arp (third from the left), the #IRSCI Acting Executive Director of Cyber & Forensic Services, sat on a panel to explore how these groups exploit digital currency and technology to fund operations, move assets, and recruit across borders. Thank you Chainalysis for hosting and moderating this deep dive into the tactics, trends, and tools driving the next phase of national security threats. #FollowTheMoney #WhatWeDoCounts
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Great case IRS Criminal Investigation Oakland Field Office!
Victor Cruz, a former tax return preparer in Bakersfield, Calif., pleaded guilty for his role in a $25 million tax scheme. Cruz was an accomplice of Miguel Martinez, a Mexican national who was in the United States illegally, by filing more than 500 fraudulent tax returns which claimed more than $3 million in refunds. Martinez was sentenced to 6 years in prison in September 2024 for orchestrating the over $25 million tax scheme. Cruz is scheduled for sentencing in November. Click the image below to read more. #FollowTheMoney #TaxCrimes #IRSCI
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#IRSCI safeguards public trust and the integrity of law enforcement by investigating individuals who swore to uphold the law but instead violated it. Great case IRS Criminal Investigation Oakland Field Office.
Following a week-long trial, a federal jury found Joseph Huffaker guilty on six counts related to an extortion scheme where he and a co-conspirator pulled over drivers, impersonated being ATF agents, and seized money & drugs from drivers under the threat of arrest. Click the image below to read more about this Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) & #IRSCI investigated case. #FollowTheMoney #WhatWeDoCounts
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#ICYMI A N.C. man was ordered to serve 15 years in prison followed by five years of supervised release for bank fraud charges.
Defendants executed a scheme defrauding at least 17 federally insured financial institutions of more than $17 million in fraudulent loans. Click on the image below to read more. #irsci #followthemoney
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#IRSCI continues its cross-agency collaboration of bringing criminals to justice. “This case exposes the ruthless reality of modern financial crime,” said Chief Guy Ficco of IRS Criminal Investigation. “OmegaPro promised financial freedom but delivered financial ruin – stealing over $650 million from everyday people and vanishing it into virtual currency." #FollowTheMoney #lawenforcement #partnerships
The J5 provided investigative assistance that led to U.S. federal charges against two men for their alleged roles in operating and promoting OmegaPro, an international investment scheme that defrauded victim investors of over $650 million. #j5taxcrime #crypto OmegaPro victims are encouraged to visit the FBI’s Victim Witness website at https://lnkd.in/gQJ7DSsn or contact OmegaProVictims@fbi.gov. https://lnkd.in/g4Axu9WA