Amite man claims phony winnings from Baton Rouge casino on client’s tax documents, arrest records state

Louisiana tax preparer arrested in casino winnings fraud scheme

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — A Louisiana tax preparer is accused of attempting to defraud the state through a fake gambling winnings scheme, according to the Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR). Investigators said Todd Ramon Mabry, of Amite, submitted false tax documents claiming a client had won $158,233 at L'Auberge Casino in Baton Rouge. Based on the fabricated winnings, Mabry attempted to secure a $25,552 state income tax refund. M…

Amite man claims phony winnings from Baton Rouge casino on client’s tax documents, arrest records state

An Amite man was arrested after allegedly claiming more than $100,000 in fake winnings on behalf of someone whose taxes he was preparing, according to arrest documents.