Ohio Man Seeks $962,000 From IRS in Dispute Over Cryptocurrency Fraud Loss News | May 28, 2026 On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, Shane E. Vaia filed a complaint against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. Vaia is seeking approximately $962,000 after the agency denied a tax deduction for an $825,000 loss incurred from a cryptocurrency “pig butchering” scam. The lawsuit also includes a request for a $137,000 refund, along with accrued interest.