Eagle Man Sentenced for Multi-Year Tax and Fraud Scheme

Miles Elletson received over 4 years in prison for wire fraud and filing false tax returns.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 10:21pm

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A 55-year-old Eagle, Idaho resident named Miles Elletson was sentenced to 52 months in prison for his role in a multi-year fraud and tax evasion scheme. Elletson defrauded a business out of approximately $478,013 and failed to report the illicit income on his federal tax returns from 2017 through 2020, resulting in a tax loss of $161,354.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing efforts by federal prosecutors and the IRS to crack down on financial crimes that defraud businesses and cheat on taxes, placing an unfair burden on honest taxpayers. The lengthy prison sentence sends a strong message about the consequences of white-collar crimes.

The details

According to court records, Elletson "knowingly and fraudulently" participated in the scheme between June 2017 and December 2020. He falsified work orders and submitted fraudulent invoices claiming that his company, Advanced Purchasing Services LLC, had performed work for another business, even though the work had never been done. The business issued checks to Advanced Purchasing Services, which Elletson then directed the registered owner to deposit. Elletson then instructed the owner to issue additional checks from the company's account to his personal accounts, using the funds to cover his own expenses.

  • Elletson's fraudulent activities took place between June 2017 and December 2020.
  • Elletson was sentenced on April 6, 2026.

The players

Miles Elletson

A 55-year-old resident of Eagle, Idaho who was sentenced to 52 months in prison for wire fraud and filing false tax returns.

Advanced Purchasing Services LLC

A company that Elletson used to defraud another business out of approximately $478,013.

Bart M. Davis

The U.S. Attorney who prosecuted the case and stated that the U.S. Attorney's Office will continue to go after individuals who defraud businesses and taxpayers.

Amanda Prestegard

The Special Agent in Charge of the IRS-CI Denver Field Office, who said that financial crimes carry severe consequences and this case is an example of what happens when someone thinks they are above the law.

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What they’re saying

“The U.S. Attorney's Office will continue to prosecute cases where individuals defraud and embezzle from businesses and taxpayers.”

— Bart M. Davis, U.S. Attorney

“Elletson devised a scheme to abuse his position for personal gain and placed an unfair burden on honest taxpayers.”

— Amanda Prestegard, Special Agent in Charge, IRS-CI Denver Field Office

What’s next

The judge ordered Elletson to pay $161,354 in restitution to the IRS and serve 2 years of supervised release following his prison term.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing efforts by federal prosecutors and the IRS to crack down on white-collar crimes that defraud businesses and cheat on taxes. The lengthy prison sentence sends a strong message about the consequences of financial crimes that place an unfair burden on honest taxpayers.