Bronx tax preparer known as the magician' admits to $145M fraud in decade-long IRS scam Bronx Times
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Rafael Alvarez, known as the 'Magician', orchestrated a $145 million tax fraud scheme over a decade, filing tens of thousands of false returns.
Through his scheme, Alvarez inflated client refunds while generating $12 million for his own firm, greatly contributing to IRS revenue losses.
Alvarez’s admission included making false statements to the IRS, showcasing the calculated nature of the fraud, which federal authorities deemed one of the largest ever.
As part of his plea agreement, he will pay $145 million in restitution to the IRS, with a potential prison sentence of eight years looming.
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