District of Connecticut | New Canaan Man Sentenced to Prison for Tax Evasion | United States Department of Justice
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Press release of October 7, 2024 from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Connecticut announcing that Vishal Dhar, 56, of New Canaan, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Stefan R. Underhill in Bridgeport to 12 months and one day of imprisonment and two years of supervised release for tax evasion. According to the release, from approximately October 2013 through August 2023 Dhar willfully failed to disclose significant income and gifts from family members to the Internal Revenue Service. It states that in the bankruptcy case In re Grey Brown Inc., Dhar failed to disclose the receipt of an Employee Retention Credit check of $254,203.01. The release says Dhar owed $272,390.07 for the 2011 through 2020 tax years and has paid full restitution to the IRS.
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Press Release New Canaan Man Sentenced to Prison for Tax Evasion Monday, October 7, 2024 For Immediate Release U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Connecticut Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that VISHAL DHAR, 56, of New Canaan, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Stefan R. Underhill in Bridgeport to 12 months and one day of imprisonment, followed by two years of supervised release, for tax evasion. According to court documents and statements made in court, Dhar formed and operated various entities, including Grey Brown, Inc. (a holding company for several restaurants operating under the name “Oaxaca Taqueria”), West Partners, Inc., and NY Cloud Kitchens, LLC. From approximately October 2013 through August 2023, Dhar willfully failed to disclose to the Internal Revenue Service significant income from his business and gifts from family members. Instead of paying his outstanding tax liabilities, Dhar paid off personal and business debts, invested in a new business venture, and paid various personal expenses. In evading his payment of taxes owed, Dhar used financial accounts in the names of entities and other individuals rather than in his own name, paid personal expenses with corporate funds, and omitted significant assets on IRS forms. In addition, in the bankruptcy case In re Grey Brown Inc. , filed in the Southern District of New York, Dhar failed to disclose the receipt of an Employee Retention Credit check in amount of $254,203.01 made payable to Oaxaca Atlantic Avenue, LLC. The Employee Retention Credit is a refundable tax credit for certain eligible businesses and tax-exempt organizations that had employees and were affected during the COVID-19 pandemic. For the 2011 through 2020 tax years, Dhar owed $272,390.07 in back taxes, penalties, and interest. Dhar has paid full restitution to the IRS. Dhar pleaded guilty on May 23, 2024. Dhar, who is released on bond, is required to report to prison on February 12, 2025. This matter was investigated by the Internal Revenue Service – Criminal Investigation Division. The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney David T. Huang. Updated October 7, 2024 Topic Tax Component USAO - Connecticut Related Content Press Release Former Connecticut Resident Sentenced to Prison for Tax Fraud KEVIN BIEBEL, 72, of Hardeeville, South Carolina, formerly of New Milford, Connecticut, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Kari A. Dooley in Bridgeport to 18 months of imprisonment, followed... September 27, 2024 Press Release Missouri Man Sentenced to 3 Years in Federal Prison for Fraud and Tax Offenses LYELL CHAMPAGNE, JR., 24, of St. Louis, Missouri, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Sarala V. Nagala in Hartford to 36 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of... September 10, 2024 Press Release Man Admits Embezzling $2 Million from Newington Business, Tax Evasion EVAN BOBZIN, 39, of Chester, pleaded guilty today before U.S. District Judge Kari A. Dooley in Bridgeport to offenses stemming from a $2 million embezzlement scheme. August 29, 2024
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