Zmeena Orr, a popular Instagram star and OnlyFans model, has pleaded guilty to tax evasion charges. In a press statement from the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut, the statement revealed that Zmeena Orr owes $1 million to the Internal Revenue Service.
For Drake fans, Zmeena Orr might be a familiar name, as she was rumored to be linked to the Canadian superstar back in 2018. While their union was never officially confirmed, Orr did fire back at critics who attacked her online after being spotted on a date with the OVO Sound honcho.
According to the press statement from the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut, Orr, 39, earned a reported $3 million between 2019 and 2022 and didn’t pay taxes on any of the earnings. The Stamford, Connecticut resident also operated several EINs and business accounts, which the government said was a ruse to move money around to avoid detection.
From the press statement:
“Many content creators are earning significant income through a variety of online platforms, but it is without question that we all have still have a legal obligation to pay required taxes,” said U.S. Attorney Sullivan. “This prosecution should serve as a warning that no matter how or where you earn your money, you are not absolved from paying taxes on it. Any attempt to intentionally hide earnings and evade the payment of taxes will lead to serious criminal consequences.”
“Today’s guilty plea should send a strong message to all content creators, pay your fair share of taxes or we will find you and ensure that you are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,” said IRS-CI Special Agent in Charge Demeo.” Advances in technology have allowed anyone the opportunity to become an overnight sensation and potential millionaire, but all content creators must remember that all income is taxable income. Paying taxes is the responsibility of every American, no matter what they choose to do for work. When you don’t pay your taxes, you hurt every single American citizen by reducing available funds for schools, road repairs, and social welfare programs.”
Orr owed the IRS $1.1 million in restitution, and so far has paid around half that amount. She was released on a $100,000 bond as she awaits sentencing.
Zmeena Orr could face a maximum of five years in prison.
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