A federal court in California has permanently barred Oladapo Olagbemi from preparing federal tax returns for anyone other than himself, entering a consent injunction after his earlier criminal conviction.
The order also prevents Olagbemi from owning a tax-preparation business, training others to prepare returns and engaging in related conduct covered by the judgment. He consented to the civil relief.
Olagbemi managed D.A.O. Accounting, Consulting, and Taxation Inc. in San Diego. In June, he pleaded guilty to four counts of aiding and assisting in the preparation of false tax returns. He was sentenced to 18 months in prison and ordered to pay approximately $1.92 million in restitution.
The civil complaint alleged that between 2019 and 2024 he inserted false information into several kinds of schedules and forms to reduce or eliminate tax due and generate refunds. The permanent injunction announced on 13 November addresses the risk of recurrence by removing him from the return-preparation business.
In approving the parties’ stipulation, the Southern District of California found the consent judgment fair, reasonable and consistent with the enforcement of the internal revenue laws. The court exercised statutory authority under the Internal Revenue Code as well as its general jurisdiction over federal tax-enforcement actions.
The civil order is distinct from the completed criminal sentencing. Restitution responds to the loss attached to the offences; the injunction governs future conduct and can be enforced through the court if violated.
Because the order was entered by consent, it resolves the government’s request for prospective relief without a trial on the complaint’s remaining allegations. The injunction is permanent unless later modified by the court.
Official order: United States v Oladapo Olagbemi, No. 3:26-cv-06120
