Fess up
A Somerset, N.J. man has admitted his involvement in an IRS scam in an attempt to get $11.5 million. Adebowale Sheba pleaded guilty today to conspiracy charges stemming from his actions between 2005 and 2009.
Sheba and his co-conspirators bought hundreds of people’s personal information, filed tax returns and distributed the money among several different addresses and bank accounts, the Associated Press reports.
Sheba faces up to 10 years in prison.