Category Archives: Tax Fraud

“Cops Moonlighting as Strip Club Bouncers Charged with Tax Fraud”

Posted on April 9, 2005 by Russ

The headline says it all. >From the Chicago Tribune, this story (one-time registration required) details the sordid details, which include: – The strip clubs owner, Michael G. Wellek, had $12 million in cash (in bags) seized in 2003 from his … Continue reading →

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Tony Serra Pleads Guilty (Again)

Posted on April 6, 2005 by Russ

There’s a couple of cliches I can think of to describe Tony Serra, who pled guilty to tax fraud, again. First, history repeats itself. And second, if at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. Of course, Mr. Serra, who … Continue reading →

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If It Sounds Too Good to be True (2)

Posted on April 3, 2005 by Russ

Forbes Magazine’s cover story is on tax fraud—specifically, the Son of Boss shelter-scheme. I’ll post a link to the article when it hits the web (in about two weeks). Until then, a good rule of thumb: if it sounds too … Continue reading →

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Thievery and Cheating on Taxes

Posted on April 1, 2005 by Russ

Sometimes you just can’t win. Indeed, for local attorney Albert M. Graham, he was faced with a dilemma. His bookkeeper embezzled money from him. And that bookkeeper was the one who aided in your keeping of income away from the … Continue reading →

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Unorthodox Attorney’s Method: Don’t Pay the IRS

Posted on March 22, 2005 by Russ

The San Francisco Chronicle reports that J. Tony Serra, a criminal defense attorney, has been charged for “at least the third time” with failure to pay federal income taxes. He’s expected to plead guilty to at least one of the … Continue reading →

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