Follow Author Mar 13, 2024, 08:17pm EDTUpdated Mar 14, 2024, 10:16am EDT Guy Ficco, new Chief of IRS-Criminal Investigations IRS-Criminal Investigations ...

Since 2020, IRS-Criminal Investigation (CI) has investigated 1,644 COVID-related tax and money laundering cases potentially totaling $8.9 billion.

According to IRS Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI), these individuals are referred to as money mules —and in many situations, they may not realize they are participating in a criminal scheme.

IRS Criminal Investigation agents were involved in the case. Chavis said, "Many people may not think of the IRS Criminal Investigation being involved with a violent type organization, a violent crime.

See When IRS Criminal Agents Come Calling. The Criminal Investigation Division of the IRS—many just call it "CID"—is discreet. Like the FBI, the IRS's CID uses "Special Agent" terminology.

Tax Notes legal reporter Nathan Richman talks with IRS Criminal Investigation Deputy Chief Guy Ficco about the upcoming Advance Collaboration Data Center and other CI initiatives.

IRS Criminal Investigation has continued to pursue Covid-related fraud, including PPP and unemployment compensation schemes. Here's a look at two enforcement efforts that resulted in criminal charges.

Don Fort, criminal investigation chief at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), speaks during an IRS Criminal Investigation 100th year anniversary event at the IRS headquarters in Washington, D.C ...

Earlier this year, IRS Criminal Investigation (CI) got a new chief: Guy Ficco. The agency has been hiring and adding technology—here’s a look at what that means. Washington, DC, USA - June 21 ...