Co-conspirator of Montgomery man convicted of fraud sentenced for role in IRS scheme

The co-conspirator of a man from Montgomery has been sentenced for her role in a scheme to defraud the IRS of more than $2 million. 

“This defendant orchestrated a complex fraud scheme designed to exploit the United States government and steal taxpayer funds,” said U.S. Attorney Davidson. “Crimes like this strike at the heart of our nation’s tax system and undermine public trust. Those who engage in this type of criminal conduct must be held accountable and face serious consequences.”

According to a statement from Davidson, Queen Naja, 45, of York, PA, was sentenced to almost 14 years in a federal prison. She was ordered to serve three years of supervised release and to pay $2,065,797.26 in restitution. 

“With fabricated documents and a fraudulent refund request, Queen Naja sought to exploit the federal tax system for more than a million dollars.” said Special Agent in Charge Hardeman. “The special agents of IRS CI are committed to identifying and investigating individuals who deliberately attempt to misuse the tax system for personal gain.”