NY Man Pleads Guilty in $810K Tax Refund Fraud Scheme

NY Man Pleads Guilty in $810K Tax Refund Fraud Scheme
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A Yonkers man has admitted guilt in a high-profile tax refund fraud case involving stolen identities and over $800,000 in illicit gains. The scheme targeted an investment company executive, with funds withdrawn via debit card purchases across multiple states.

  • Ware impersonated an executive using stolen personal data to deposit an $810K Treasury check.
  • Funds were spent across three states before his arrest in September 2024.
  • Plea deal includes one count of bank fraud and two counts of aggravated identity theft.
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