Department of Justice sentences biofuel RIN fraudsters to 121 months and 135 months in prison
Category: Policy
In Florida, Thomas Davanzo, of Estero and Robert Fedyna, of Naples were sentenced to 121 months and 135 months in prison, respectively, for their participation in a multi-state scheme to defraud biofuel buyers and U.S. taxpayers by fraudulently selling biofuel credits and fraudulently claiming tax credits. Both defendants were also ordered to forfeit ill-gotten gains from the conspiracy of over $46 million and other items to the government, including gold coins, jewelry and Rolex watches, thoroughbred horses, vehicles and properties.
Category: Policy