The indictment alleges that from January 2004 until March 2008, Combs, 42, owned and operated a gambling business that conducted for-profit poker tournaments and used it as a substantial source for his income and livelihood.
The indictment charges Combs with four counts of making false statements on income tax returns for 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007.
The indictment alleges Combs substantially under-reported the income he received as the owner and operator of Fraternal Order of Orioles, Nest 293 at 842 Watertower Lane in West Carrollton and a related entity at 10955 Lower Valley Pike in Medway, Ohio.
The maximum punishment he faces for operating an illegal gambling business is five years imprisonment, a fine of $250,000 and three years of supervised release.
The maximum penalty for making false statement on income tax returns is three years imprisonment, a fine of $100,000 and one year of supervised release.
Combs will be summoned to appear before U.S. District Judge Michael Barrett, who will preside over the case.
Stewart commended the cooperative investigation conducted by West Carrollton police and IRS agents, with assistance provided by police departments in Kettering, Miamisburg, Moraine, Oakwood, Germantown, Centerville, Springboro, Clay, German and Perry townships, Clark County Sheriff Gene Kelley’s Office and guidance from the Ohio Organized Crime Investigations Commission.
Stewart also commended Assistant U.S. Attorney Dwight Keller, who is prosecuting the case.