Minnesota Business Owners Indicted in Tax Fraud Case
A federal grand jury has indicted Ku Kelvin Vue and Travis Vue on multiple counts of wire fraud and employment tax evasion.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Financial Crime
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Ku Kelvin Vue and Travis Vue were indicted on charges of failing to collect or pay employment taxes while running the company UniSelect Services Inc. The two men also face allegations of wire fraud and filing false tax documents.
Why it matters
The case highlights federal efforts to crack down on payroll tax evasion and the use of fraudulent insurance documentation to secure business contracts. The defendants potentially face decades in prison if convicted on the charges brought against them.
The defendants face a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison for wire fraud conspiracy, with additional terms of up to five years for each tax collection count. The indictment was formally returned by a federal grand jury on October 15, 2026.
The players
Ku Kelvin Vue
He is the owner and operator of the Minnesota-based firm UniSelect Services Inc.
Travis Vue
He is an operator at UniSelect Services Inc who has been involved with the company since 2014.
The details
Prosecutors allege that the duo withheld Social Security, Medicare, and income taxes from employees but failed to remit them to the IRS. Additionally, the defendants purportedly provided false workers' compensation insurance certificates to clients to maintain their business operations.
Timeline
Travis Vue began helping operate UniSelect Services Inc in 2014.
The defendants allegedly failed to collect or pay employment taxes from Q3 2020 through Q2 2022.
Ku Kelvin Vue allegedly failed to file corporate tax returns from 2020 through 2022.
Travis Vue allegedly failed to file individual tax returns from 2021 through 2023.
The federal grand jury returned the indictment on October 15, 2026.
Legal Context
This case follows a pattern of federal enforcement against businesses that violate tax collection requirements under the Internal Revenue Code. Such indictments are part of broader efforts to maintain the integrity of the U.S. tax system and workers compensation insurance laws.
This indictment serves as a reminder for local business clients to verify the authenticity of insurance certificates provided by their contractors. Increased federal scrutiny of these business practices may lead to stricter compliance requirements for companies operating in the state.
The takeaway
Business owners are reminded that withholding payroll taxes is a mandatory legal obligation rather than a source of operational capital. Ensuring that insurance documentation and tax filings are accurate remains essential for avoiding significant federal penalties.
Further reading
For broader context regarding regional legal enforcement, visit the Financial Crime section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The United States Department of Justice.
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