State v. Mr. E (DMC No. 16184) – Federal Tax Fraud ($2,080,100) Per the United States Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Felony Money Laundering, and Felony Forgery – Not Charged (Due to “Free Talk” and Cooperation Deal) – Arizona Attorney General’s Office Investigated (LF No. P-XXXX-XXX0)
Mr. E ran a porta-potty business in Northern Arizona. In addition, he would collect antlers that were naturally shed from elk in the forest, and sell them to an antler company that would make furniture, chandeliers, and other pieces of art. He eventually entered into an agreement with six other individuals, in which they would run certain deposits through his porta-potty business derived from profits secured in the antler business. Over the course of several years, approximately $320,000 was run through Mr. E’s accounts, and given back to these other six individuals.
The Arizona State Attorney General’s Office had two investigators who contacted Mr. E, and informed him that $2,080,100 had been collected by the antler company, and no taxes had been paid. They accused him of being involved in a Conspiracy with the people involved and told him that he could be Charged at the State level with Tax Fraud, Money Laundering, Forgery, Fraudulent Schemes and Conspiracy. They also told him that all of this activity was in violation of the United States Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) in that he was involved in avoiding the reporting requirements and/or concealing income from the State of Arizona. It was at that time Mr. E secured the services of DM Cantor.
We contacted the Investigators involved in the case, and conducted a “Free Talk” with the Prosecutor. As part of this Free Talk, Mr. E cooperated fully, and provided documentation that would assist the Investigators in pursuing charges against the other six members of the Conspiracy. Ultimately, the decision was made to Not Charge Mr. E with any crimes. Had he been Charged with either the Federal Charges, or the State Charges, he could have spent a considerable amount of Time in Prison. In addition, he is not required to pay any taxes on the money that was merely routed through his accounts. Because of our work, Mr. E has No Criminal Charges on his Record, and has Not been Convicted of any crimes.
