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Hedge fund manager who evaded millions of dollars in federal taxes sentenced to 37 months
Summary by The Austin Editorial Desk Abigail Jones , as published by KXAN-NBC
· July 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway As a result of the plea, the hedge fund manager has been sentenced to 37 months in prison.
A hedge fund manager with ties to Austin has been sentenced to prison time. The individual, previously a resident of Austin, pleaded guilty to evading federal taxes earlier this year. The guilty plea was related to concealing income and foreign bank accounts, resulting in the evasion of millions of dollars in taxes.
As a result of the plea, the hedge fund manager has been sentenced to 37 months in prison. Further details on the case are available from KXAN-NBC, including the events leading up to the arrest and sentencing of the hedge fund manager, Justin Ryan Schmidt.
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Category: safety Published: July 28, 2026 Source: KXAN-NBC Reading time: 1 min
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