A Kansas man, Hophine Bwosinde, pleaded guilty yesterday to preparing and filing false tax returns for his clients, resulting in a total loss of more than $1.5 million to the IRS. Bwosinde, of Lenexa, worked for Ambroseli Professional Services, a tax preparation business, and carried out these fraudulent activities from 2018 to 2022.
According to documents and court statements he made during the trial, Bwosinde manipulated his clients’ tax returns by inflating legitimate business expenses or claiming losses through fake businesses. Additionally, he falsely reported income on client returns, resulting in underreporting of income to the IRS. These fraudulent practices reduced the taxes owed by his clients and, in many cases, created refunds to which they were not entitled.
Bwosinde’s actions caused a loss of over $1.5 million to the IRS.
A sentencing hearing is scheduled for February 18, 2025, when Bwosinde faces a maximum sentence of three years in prison. In addition, he may be subject to a period of supervised release, restitution, and monetary penalties. The final sentence will be decided by a district court judge, who will consider the US Sentencing Guidelines and other legal factors.
The announcement was made by Acting Deputy Assistant Attorney General Stuart M. Goldberg of the Justice Department’s Tax Division and U.S. Attorney Kate E. Brubacher for the State of Kansas.
The case is being investigated by IRS Criminal Investigation. Prosecuted by Trial Attorney Erika V. Suhr of the Tax Division and Assistant United States Attorney Ryan Huschka of the State of Kansas.
