Category Archives: Tax Fraud

Fast Food Mogul to Sample 36 Months of ClubFed Cuisine

Posted on February 17, 2008 by Russ

Karl James is the former president of Golden West Taco, Inc., one of the largest franchises of Taco Bell (which is based here in Irvine). Back in 2000 Golden West Taco went into Chapter 11 Bankruptcy protection. Yet Taco Bells … Continue reading →

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If It Sounds Too Good To Be True…

Posted on January 30, 2008 by Russ

…it usually is. Suppose someone came up to you and told you that you could put your assets in a U.S. trust, then funnel the money into a foreign (offshore) trust, and then have the money return to the U.S. … Continue reading →

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Weekend Fraud

Posted on January 27, 2008 by Russ

The end of the week didn’t bring an end to tax fraud. There’s a lot to report as the fraudsters have been especially active. First, let’s look at two former public servants. From outside of Atlanta comes the indictment of … Continue reading →

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Some Fraud to Digest

Posted on January 20, 2008 by Russ

There’s been plenty of tax fraud activity besides Wesley Snipes over the past few days. Here are some of the more interesting cases. From Las Vegas comes the case of a truly Bozo plan. Keith Carthon created some phony W-2s, … Continue reading →

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Trash, Paper, Taxes, and the Mob

Posted on January 13, 2008 by Russ

Last week Ronald Lupica was sentenced to 15 months at ClubFed plus restitution for defrauding ARC, a Connecticut trash company, and not reporting the $1.4 million he and a confederate stole on their tax returns. Besides the $1.4 million owed … Continue reading →

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Ex-GSA Official in Holiday Case Pleads Guilty

Posted on January 10, 2008 by Russ

Dessie Nelson, the ex-GSA official who sent various contracts (illegally) to Michael Holiday (after receiving bribes) pleaded guilty to accepting bribes and tax evasion. Mr. Holiday and other contractors forwarded over $100,000 in bribes of cash, vacations, and other items … Continue reading →

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Freedom and Privacy Through ClubFed

Posted on January 10, 2008 by Russ

AP reports that four individuals who promoted an alleged tax evasion program were arrested. The Department of Justice alleges that the four, Joseph Oquendo Saladino, Richard Allen Fuselier, Marcel Roy Bendshadler, and Michael Sean Mungovan (A.K.A. “Cajun Mike”) sold a … Continue reading →

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The 2007 Tax Offender of the Year

Posted on December 30, 2007 by Russ

There are all sorts of awards given, but the award I give is special. To be considered for the Tax Offender of the Year award, you must do more than cheat on your taxes. It has to be special; it … Continue reading →

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Domecq Gets 10 Years

Posted on December 19, 2007 by Russ

When we last saw Michael Domecq, former president and co-owner of Domecq Importers, he had just pleaded guilty to tax fraud and knew he would spend 10 years at ClubFed. However, he had to prepare 17 years of revised, accurate … Continue reading →

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Wednesday the Rabbi Was Arrested

Posted on December 19, 2007 by Russ

Back in the 1960s Harry Kemelman began writing books about Rabbi David Small, including several bestsellers such as Friday the Rabbi Slept Late and Saturday the Rabbi Went Hungry. They’re cozy mysteries, and are worth your perusal. However, that’s not … Continue reading →

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