Brian
Bonilla
Since joining the Tampa Field Office in 2020 as a Special Agent, Brian has been integral in handling cases related to embezzlement, tax evasion, employment tax, construction fraud, and various other fraudulent activities. His expertise extends to judicial and enforcement operations, including grand jury testimonies, trial preparations, collaborations with international attaches, execution of numerous search warrants, and Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties. He has also spearheaded undercover missions, led search and arrest warrant operations, and facilitated discussions with attorneys from the Department of Justice. In his role as the Public Information Officer for the Tampa Field Office, Brian engages with diverse stakeholders and the press, conducting outreach through presentations, and responding to media queries.
Prior to his tenure with IRS-CI, Brian dedicated nine years to the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and fraud departments of various financial institutions. His responsibilities encompassed investigating clients, filing reports to FinCEN, coordinating with law enforcement agencies, and implementing risk mitigation strategies to safeguard the institutions.