Lexpat recently represented one of the victim-witnesses in a large, complex identity theft and tax fraud case where the defendants collected more than $100 million in fraudulent refunds from the IRS.  The lead defendant in the conspiracy was sentenced to more than 14 years in prison earlier this month.  Abraham Yusuff and six co-defendants were charged with posing as authorized agents of multiple taxpayers, using stolen information to file over 370 fraudulent tax returns and collecting refunds that they then laundered.

Lexpat worked with the investigating agents and prosecuting attorneys to protect our client’s interests as the case was being prepared for trial.  Ultimately, all seven defendants pleaded guilty.

Lexpat’s Adam Pearlman led the representation of our client.  Earlier in his career, Pearlman served at various times in four of the U.S. Department of Justice’s seven litigating divisions, working on a variety of civil and criminal matters from the investigative stages through appeals.  He is also a Certified Financial Crime Specialist.

Lexpat’s team includes several former prosecutors, civil litigators, and regulatory and compliance experts who anchor our private advisory practice.  Contact us at [email protected] for more information about how we can advise or represent you.