USA v. Elmaani

Description

The DOJ charged Amir Elmaani, creator of Pearl tokens, with tax evasion. Elmaani was sentenced to 4 years in prison for filing false tax returns in 2017 and 2018.

Legal Significance

Evading your tax obligations may lead to personal liability.

Issues

Tax

Status

Settled

Case No.

1:20-cr-00661

Date Filed

December 9, 2020

Plaintiff

United States of America

Defendant

Amir Elmaani

Court

USDC Southern District of New York

Plaintiff Counsel

Margaret GrahamAdam Sloan Hobson

Defendant Counsel

Law Offices of John W. MitchellSpodek Law Group PC

Major Filings

Complaint by SEC

December 9, 2020

Notice of Motion to Intervene and Complete Stay by USA

January 21, 2021

Order Granting Motion to Intervene

February 11, 2021

Superseding Felony Information

April 5, 2023

Waiver of Indictment

April 5, 2023

Sentencing Memo by Elmaani

October 22, 2023

Sentencing Memo by USA

October 25, 2023

Judgment

November 1, 2023

Order of Restitution

January 10, 2024

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