One of the owners of three Grand Rapids bars has admitted to skimming from his businesses so he wouldn’t have to pay as much in taxes.
Michael Farah pleaded guilty to a federal tax fraud charge. A second count fraud charge will be dismissed at sentencing.
Farah’s son, Brian Farah, previously confessed to his part in the crime, telling federal investigators how they stole the money from their three bars, Farah’s, Kuzzins and Drake’s.
According to Michigan Liquor License Commission records, their bars have so far not been affected by the federal case - though the conviction could jeopardize their liquor licenses.