A resident and business owner from Gloucester County, New Jersey, has admitted to evading more than $3.4 million in taxes. Jose Camilo Perez, Jr., 54, of Sewell, New Jersey, pleaded guilty to a charge of tax evasion before Chief U.S. District Judge Renée Marie Bumb.
Perez managed a company that digitized medical records for hospitals and healthcare entities. Between 2016 and 2023, the business earned over $8 million for its services. Instead of depositing checks into the company's or his personal bank account, Perez cashed them at a check cashing business and used the funds for personal expenses and payroll. He did not report this income to the IRS during this period, resulting in an evasion of federal income taxes exceeding $3.4 million.
The charge of tax evasion could lead to a maximum penalty of five years in prison and a fine of $250,000. Sentencing is set for May 20, 2025.
Acting U.S. Attorney Vikas Khanna acknowledged the efforts of special agents from IRS-Criminal Investigation under Special Agent in Charge Jenifer L. Piovesan in Newark for their role in securing the guilty plea.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Daniel A. Friedman from the Criminal Division in Camden represents the government in this case.
Perez's defense counsel is Brian J. McMonagle Esq., based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
