Case Is One of Many Prosecuted By United States Attorney Wigginton Aimed at Those Who Commit Tax Fraud
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Sylvin Baker, 58, from East St. Louis, pled guilty to one count of making a false claim for a federal tax refund in submitting a false federal income tax return, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, Stephen R. Wigginton, announced today. Baker faces a prison sentence of up to 5 years, a fine of up to $250,000, and up to 3 years’ supervised and mandatory restitution. Baker was indicted with three other metro east individuals for participating in a tax refund scheme. Sentencing has been set for May 22, 2015.
The prosecution is the result of an investigation conducted by the Internal Revenue Service/Criminal Investigations. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Norman R. Smith.
Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the United States Attorneys
