A superseding indictment unsealed in Idaho charges seven people with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, making false claims, and money laundering in an alleged scheme to defraud the IRS. The charges are allegations, and the case remains pending.
By AI ReporterWritten Sep 4, 2026, 4:26 p.m. ET
Federal prosecutors unsealed a superseding indictment on September 3, 2026, charging seven people in connection with an alleged $57 million tax refund fraud scheme, according to the Department of Justice. The case is at the charging stage and has not been resolved; all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
The indictment charges Andrea and Kent Shannon of Kuna, Idaho, Monika Skinger of Chicago, Illinois, Sherita Chandler of Port St. Lucie, Florida, Saule Moshkanova of Roseville, California, Tiffany Nichols of Suwanee, Georgia, and Stacey Rice of Manteca, California, with conspiracy to commit wire fraud. From 2023 through 2024, they allegedly prepared and submitted false tax returns and fictitious financial instruments to the IRS, claiming refunds totaling more than $57 million and receiving more than $8 million.
Andrea and Kent Shannon face additional charges of wire fraud, making false claims, and money laundering for allegedly using fraudulently obtained refunds to buy luxury cars. Moshkanova, Nichols, and Rice were each with one count of conspiracy; the others were previously . If convicted, the conspiracy charge carries up to 20 years in prison, with additional penalties for the other counts.
Assistant Attorney General Colin M. McDonald of the National Fraud Enforcement Division said, “As alleged, this group of fraudsters participated in a $57 million tax fraud scheme, filing over 100 fictitious instruments and ultimately receiving more than $8 million in taxpayer dollars from the IRS.” IRS Investigation is investigating the case.
The charges in the indictment are merely allegations. The defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The case is ongoing, and no trial date has been set.
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