Chrisleys in custody after indictment on tax evasion, fraud
Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images(CNN) - Reality television stars Todd and Julie Chrisley are in custody in Georgia, one day after they were indicted on tax evasion and fraud charges, according to the Northern District of Georgia attorney's office. The 12-count indictment, obtained by CNN, also alleges the Chrisleys committed bank fraud and wire fraud conspiracy, among other offenses. He alleged this employee, whom he did not name, was stealing from the family, created false documents, forged their signatures and bugged their home. 'Find a crooked accountant'The indictment says that between 2007 and 2012, the Chrisleys allegedly submitted fake bank and financial statements to get loans worth millions, the indictment says. Indictment details alleged fake documents in lease dealEven after their relationship ended with the co-conspirator, the couple continued submitting false documents, the indictment alleges.
Todd and Julie Chrisley indicted on tax evasion charges
Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images(CNN) - Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley were indicted on Tuesday by a grand jury on tax evasion charges by the Northern District of Georgia. The 12-count indictment, obtained by CNN, also alleges the Chrisleys committed bank fraud and wire fraud conspiracy, among other offenses. The married couple are stars of the USA Network reality series "Chrisley Knows Best," which follows their family's over-the-top lifestyle and activities. Before the indictment was issued, Todd Chrisley took to Instagram to deny the claims, implying the charges are based on evidence presented to investigators by a disgruntled former employee. "Chrisley Knows Best" has aired on the USA Network since 2014 for a total of seven seasons.