United States of America v. Garvey Imhotep

Raleigh, NC - North Carolina Tax Return Preparer Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Defraud the IRS



A Raleigh, North Carolina, resident pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to defraud the United States.



According to court documents and statements made in court, Garvey Imhotep conspired with others to file false tax returns for the tax years 2011 through 2014 for clients of Tax Kings, Two Brothers Tax Service, and Taxes Done Right. Imhotep and his co-conspirators filed returns claiming false education expenses and other fraudulent items in order to increase clients’ tax refunds. Imhotep used tax preparer identification numbers, associated with other individuals, in order to conceal his involvement and avoid detection by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).



Sentencing is scheduled for October 2019. Imhotep faces a statutory maximum sentence of five years in prison. He also faces substantial monetary penalties, supervised release and restitution.



Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Zuckerman and U.S. Attorney Higdon commended special agents of IRS-Criminal Investigation, who investigated the case.



Additional information about the Tax Division and its enforcement efforts may be found on the division’s website.

Charge:

Conspiracy to defraud the United States

07/22/2019 36 Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge James C. Dever III in Raleigh: Defendant present with counsel and Assistant U.S. Attorney present for USA. Arraignment held on 7/22/2019 as to Garvey Imhotep (1) regarding counts 1 and 2 through 15 of the indictment. Defendant sworn - court finds defendant competent to proceed - defendant advised of rights, charges, and maximum penalties by the court. Plea entered: Guilty on count 1 - Memorandum of Plea Agreement filed. Counts 2 through 15 to be dismissed at sentencing. Sentencing set for 10/21/2019 term of court at 9:00 AM in Raleigh - 7th Floor - Courtroom 1 before District Judge James C. Dever III. Defendant released on conditions as previously imposed. (Court Reporter Michelle McGirr) (Jenkins, C.) (Entered: 07/22/2019)

07/22/2019 37 MEMORANDUM OF PLEA AGREEMENT filed in open court as to Garvey Imhotep. (Lopez, R.) (Entered: 07/22/2019)