Natalie Monroe, who built a lucrative career as an OnlyFans content creator, is facing federal charges after prosecutors said she filed a false tax return and failed to pay more than $1.6 million in taxes.

According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida, a federal grand jury has indicted “Natalie Monroe” on one count of filing a false tax return and four counts of failing to pay income tax.

The indictment alleges that from 2019 through 2023, Natalie Monroe earned more than $5.4 million through OnlyFans, a subscription-based platform where creators can sell photos, videos, and livestreams directly to paying subscribers.

Prosecutors say Natalie Monroe filed a false tax return for the 2019 calendar year and did not pay income taxes for the next four years. The government claims she owes at least $1.6 million for the 2020–2023 tax years.

Tax fraud occurs when an individual or business deliberately provides false information to the Internal Revenue Service to avoid paying the taxes they owe. This can include underreporting income, inflating deductions, or failing to file required returns. U.S. tax law requires that all income—whether earned through traditional employment, freelance work, or online platforms—must be reported to the IRS. That includes earnings from digital content creation, online sales, and other internet-based income streams.

“Regardless of whether income is earned in person or online, it is subject to the same federal tax laws,” the IRS states in its guidance for digital platform workers.

Those who do not file accurate tax returns or pay what they owe can face civil penalties, interest on unpaid taxes, or criminal charges.

“This case underscores the importance of accurately reporting and paying taxes, regardless of income source,” U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe said in announcing the indictment.

If convicted on all counts, Natalie Monroe faces a maximum sentence of seven years in federal prison. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Carlton C. Gammons and was investigated by the Internal Revenue Service – Criminal Investigation Division.

An indictment is a formal charge and does not constitute evidence of guilt. Natalie Monroe remains presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.