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Press releases published by Criminal Investigation in May 2023.

The final defendant was sentenced this week to 39 years in federal prison for his role in numerous felony offenses, including kidnapping, robbery, drug trafficking, and firearm offenses. Several other defendants were previously sentenced on the charges.

Feb. 22, 2024 ¡ª United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Michael Neill, Marita Crawford, and Niko Rodriguez, all of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, were sentenced this week by United States District Court Judge Jeffrey Schmehl. The defendants, all former employees of Local 98 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (¡°Local 98¡±), had previously pleaded guilty to stealing Local 98 funds for their personal use.

IR-2024-161, June 10, 2024 ¡ª The Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers whose income is not subject to withholding that the second quarter estimated tax payment deadline is June 17.

Press releases published by Criminal Investigation in November 2023.

Press releases published by IRS Criminal Investigation in November 2022.

IR-2022-09, January 10, 2022 ¡ª The Internal Revenue Service today announced the appointment of nine new members to the Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council (IRSAC).

Oct. 16, 2024 ¡ª The New Jersey owner of Galaxia International Inc., a check casher and money service business, admitted filing more than $325 million in false currency transaction reports and operating and aiding and abetting an unlicensed money transmitting business, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.

Nov. 4, 2024 ¡ª Pilar Rose, formerly of Fresno, pleaded guilty today to tax evasion and obstructing an IRS audit, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced. Rose also agreed to forfeit her interest in more than $2.5 million of proceeds from the sale of her and her husband¡¯s mansion and BMW that authorities previously seized.

Sept. 13, 2024 ¡ª A Carlisle man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly submitting fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan applications on behalf of multiple companies he owns and controls.