Ramsey E. Covington Email & Phone Number

Ramsey E. Covington serves as the Special Agent in Charge of IRS-Criminal Investigation’s (IRS-CI) Chicago Field Office, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. In this capacity, Covington provides strategic direction and oversight to the field office, which is responsible for investigating violations of tax laws and related financial crimes. The office’s jurisdiction spans seven federal judicial districts across Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.The Chicago Field Office addresses a broad spectrum of financial crimes, reflecting the diverse economic landscape of one of the largest urban areas in the United States. Under Covington’s leadership, the office investigates traditional tax-related offenses, including tax evasion, employment tax fraud, corporate fraud, identity theft, and crimes involving unscrupulous return preparers. Additionally, the office actively participates in task forces addressing counterterrorism, public corruption, human trafficking, narcotics, pandemic-related fraud, and complex money laundering cases.Criminal Investigation’s mission is to serve the American public by investigating potential criminal violations of the Internal Revenue Code and related financial crimes in a manner that fosters confidence in the tax system and compliance with the law. Its highest priority is to enforce the country’s tax laws, support tax administration, combat fraud, and promote compliance. While income tax evasion remains a core focus, the agency is increasingly involved in multi-agency efforts to tackle money laundering, narcotics trafficking, terrorist financing, cyber-crimes, and identity theft. These collaborations underscore IRS-CI’s role in using financial expertise to combat broader criminal activities, thereby enhancing public trust and compliance. Covington holds a Bachelor of Administration in Accounting from Tennessee State University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Georgia. He is also a Certified Public Accountant and a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated.