IRS Crypto Enforcement Chief Trish Turner Steps Down in Major Shakeup

IRS Loses Top Crypto Cop as Enforcement Chief Exits

Trish Turner—the woman who terrified crypto traders and tax evaders alike—has resigned from her post as head of the IRS Criminal Investigation cyber unit. Her departure leaves a significant gap in the agency’s digital asset enforcement strategy.

Turner’s exit comes as the IRS intensifies its crackdown on crypto tax compliance. Under her leadership, the unit secured major wins—including high-profile seizures and landmark prosecutions.

Now, the crypto world watches: Will her successor push even harder… or did the IRS just lose its sharpest weapon?

One thing’s certain—the timing couldn’t be better for crypto traders who’ve been ‘forgetting’ to report those gains. Nothing says bullish like regulatory uncertainty—unless you’re the one getting audited.