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employee stole tax refunds by routing them
to bank accounts she controlled with
another IRS employee and co-conspirators.
The former employee diverted more than
$350,000 and attempted to divert an
additional $154,949 in tax refunds. She
was sentenced to 70 months in prison,
two years’ probation, and was ordered to
pay more than $363,000 in restitution.
employee, who was responsible for
processing taxpayer records filed with the
IRS, allegedly removed and destroyed
numerous taxpayer records in his custody.
In addition, he attempted to remove and
destroy numerous taxpayer records that
included corrected Forms W-2 (Wage and
Tax Statements) and letters from taxpayers
and their representatives.
Former IRS Procurement Official
Sentenced for Theft of Government
Property Totaling more than $23,000
A former IRS procurement official was
sentenced in June 2005 for theft of
government property. The former
employee used a government purchase card
to charge approximately $23,971 to pay for
computer equipment and supplies for
himself and for family members. He was
sentenced to three years’ probation and was
ordered to pay more than $23,900 in
restitution. He was also debarred for
three years from participating in Federal
Government procurement requirements.
Former Revenue Officer Pleads Guilty to
Unlawful Acts of Revenue Officers
Including Accepting Checks and Gifts of
more than $18,000
A former revenue officer pled guilty in
July 2005 to unlawful acts of revenue
officers. According to the plea agreement,
the individual was assigned a collection
investigation pertaining to a corporation
and knowingly received illegal payment for
the performance of a duty. The president of
the corporation gave the former employee
gifts, including checks totaling $18,665,
which were used for personal expenses and
the purchase of a Jeep.
IRS Employee Indicted for Destroying
Taxpayer Records
An IRS employee was indicted in April 2005
for the removal and destruction of
Government records and for attempting to
do so. According to the indictment, the
Former IRS Tax Examining Assistant
Sentenced for Unauthorized Disclosure
of Tax Information
A former IRS employee was sentenced in
July 2005 for unauthorized disclosure of
returns and return information. According
Investigative Efforts Enhanced through Technology
TIGTA’s investigative efforts are greatly enhanced by its Technical and Firearms Support Division and
Forensic Science Laboratory. These programs provide technical expertise throughout our
investigations. During the reporting period, the Technical and Firearms Support Division provided
electronic or surveillance support in 150 investigative requests, while the Forensic Science Laboratory
conducted 72 forensic examinations. Over the last fiscal year, TIGTA has invested substantially in the
acquisition of cutting-edge technology, helping to ensure that our technical and forensic staff is able to
deliver state-of-the-art results long into the future.
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