Siblings plead guilty in $2 million stolen identity, tax fraud scheme

U.S. attorney says couple filed hundreds of fraudulent tax forms

JESUP, Ga. – A brother and sister from plead guilty to federal charges for roles in a multimillion stolen identity and tax fraud scheme operating in Wayne County, Ga., according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.

Gregory Allen, 31, and Leisha Allen, 33, pleaded guilty Monday before United States District Court Chief Judge Lisa Godbey Wood.

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Evidence presented at the guilty plea hearings showed that the siblings operated a fraudulent tax preparation business, B & C Superior Tax Services. Prosecutors said  Gregory and Leisha Allen were members of a conspiracy that filed hundreds of fraudulent tax returns in order to illegally obtain about $2 million in tax refund checks.

The fraudulent tax returns were electronically filed using the stolen names and Social Security numbers of others, including people who were incarcerated or deceased. Members of the conspiracy filed returns seeking fraudulent tax refunds. 

"These defendants were part of a criminal organization that tried to steal over $2 million from the American people," U.S. Attorney Edward J. Tarver said. "The United States Attorney's Office will continue to work with our law enforcement partners to prosecute those who steal the identities of others and to safeguard our tax dollars from fraud."