The Justice Department recently apprehended Ndeye Amy Thioub, a senior IRS official, on accusations of fraudulent tax filings for three consecutive years (2017-2019). Such actions have allegedly caused substantial financial harm to the US Treasury.
Thioub, a 67-year-old revenue officer, is accused of exploitatively using her IRS position to unlawfully gain refunds. If proven guilty of the charges, including identity theft, tax evasion, and fraud, she may face hefty fines or even imprisonment.
Thioub’s alleged actions heavily undermine the integrity and reputation of the IRS. These acts are considered a severe violation of professional ethics. The extent of her transgressions is still under investigation.
Investigators argue that Thioub used a fictitious “import and export” business to produce fraudulent tax returns. Although the business seemed legitimate on the surface, further probing unearthed anomalies leading to suspicions of systematic tax evasion.
Growing suspicions allege that the fraudulent activities resulted in Thioub’s lowered adjusted gross income, and consequently, the diminished amount of tax she was mandated to pay. The current investigations aim to confirm these claims and determine the severity of the financial irregularities.
In addition to her IRS functions, Thioub holds a reputation as a faculty member at Salem State University. She stands acknowledged for imparting knowledge across multiple financial topics, enabling students to bridge theoretical concepts with practical scenarios.
Based on DOJ documents, Thioub’s undereporting of her income during the years under scrutiny may land substantial penalties such as incarceration, supervised release, and considerable fines if convicted.
