BALTIMORE, MD—The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland announced on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, the unsealing of a superseding indictment against three cousins accused of orchestrating a widespread tax-fraud conspiracy and a separate pandemic-era unemployment insurance scheme.
The defendants, identified as 52-year-old Daiwor Woah-Tee of Belcamp, 47-year-old Dekwii Woah-Tee of Baltimore, and 49-year-old Laiworpaye Woah-Tee of Nottingham, are charged with conspiracy to submit false and fraudulent claims. Additionally, Daiwor and Dekwii Woah-Tee face charges of wire fraud conspiracy, wire fraud, and aggravated identity theft.
According to the indictment, the tax fraud operation began in January 2018 and lasted nearly seven years, concluding in December 2024. Federal prosecutors allege the trio recruited customers for their tax preparation business and used the personal information provided to file fraudulent federal income tax returns. These filings reportedly contained fabricated information regarding income, dependents, education expenses, and Earned Income Tax Credit eligibility. In total, the group allegedly sought at least $3.5 million in illegal refunds, which were directed into bank accounts or mailed to addresses controlled by the co-conspirators…