Frank Butselaar, a former tax partner at Greenberg Traurig, pleaded guilty to helping clients, including DJs Tiësto and Afrojack, conceal millions from the IRS. Involved in a long-running international fraud scheme, Butselaar faced sentencing after 21 months in custody, receiving a 30-month prison term. Prosecutors sought $19.25 million in restitution, while Butselaar’s defense argued he owed nothing. The case underscores the legal risks associated with aiding clients in tax evasion schemes and highlights Butselaar's motives tied to professional advancement in a client-driven industry.
Butselaar knew that he was breaking the law, but he did it anyway to boost his professional standing and build a client base in industries that are driven by word-of-mouth recommendations.
Our goal remains to get Mr. Butselaar home to his loved ones as soon as possible, and the sentencing hearing was a step in that direction.
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