Group indicted for breaching CPA, tax preparation firms via stolen credentials

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United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the partial unsealing of an indictment charging eight individuals with Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) conspiracy. Four have also been charged with wire fraud conspiracy and aggravated identity theft. If convicted, each faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison for the RICO conspiracy count. They also face a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison for the wire fraud conspiracy count and a … More

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