AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Two people in Augusta are awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to fraud crimes, according to U.S. Department of Justice.
Allen Brown, 41, of Augusta, pled guilty to wire fraud conspiracy, Tara M. Lyons, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia said Tuesday. Brown faces a possible sentence of up to 20 years’ imprisonment, a period of supervised release, restitution and monetary penalties.
Allen Brown was accused of operating a “ghost” tax preparation business in Augusta, generating over $1 million in fraudulent tax refunds…