ATLANTA - Tamar Lee has been sentenced for conspiring to present false claims for refunds to the Internal Revenue Service.
“The defendants stole the personal identifying information of innocent victims, netting more than $1 million in fraudulent refunds,” said U.S. Attorney Kurt R. Erskine. “As we approach tax season, it is important to protect personal information from thieves who use it to further schemes like the one in this case.”
“Lee and her co-conspirators demonstrated a blatant disregard for the integrity of the United States tax system and caused immeasurable hardship to innocent victims, said James E. Dorsey, Special Agent in Charge, IRS, Criminal Investigation, Atlanta Field Office. “Let the sentencing today be a warning to individuals who dare to commit identity theft and refund fraud of this magnitude. They will be punished to the fullest extent of the law. IRS Criminal Investigation remains committed to pursuing identity theft and refund fraud with our partners at the U.S. Attorney’s Office.”
According to U.S. Attorney Erskine, the charges and other information presented in court: Tamar Lee and co-conspirator Don Terry obtained names and personal identifying information for individuals, without their knowledge and consent. Many of the victims lived outside of Georgia, with some residing in shelters or prison at the time the tax returns were filed.
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