Prison Terms in the Case So Far

Ten people have pleaded guilty in the D.C. tax scam and been sentenced. Federal authorities are not likely to charge anyone else.

Jayrece Turnbull: Nine years

Walters's niece, who had a hand in stealing about $24 million over seven years, pleaded guilty to charges including mail fraud and tax evasion. Her erratic behavior when confronted by a SunTrust Bank employee suspicious of her attempt to deposit a $410,000 refund check set in motion the scheme's unraveling.

Connie Alexander: Three years, 10 months

Alexander was working at a Maryland casino in 1992 when she met Walters. Prosecutors traced about $3.2 million in stolen money to her. She pleaded guilty to receipt of stolen property and conspiracy to commit money laundering.

Walter Jones: Six years, six months

A former Bank of America assistant branch manager, he deposited almost $18 million in fraudulent checks between 2000 and 2006 and helped distribute stolen money to others. He acknowledged receiving at least $366,000. He pleaded guilty to money laundering.

Alethia Grooms: Three years, one month

Grooms often gambled with Walters at volunteer fire stations' casino nights. She acknowledged accepting about $650,000 in illegal funds and pleaded guilty to possession of stolen property, money laundering and mortgage fraud.

Samuel E. Pope: Four years, three months

The former hair salon owner or his business received almost $1.2 million in fraudulent refund checks. He got more than $400,000 in other payments. He pleaded guilty to mail fraud and money-laundering conspiracy.