Wazirah Allen is a distinguished professional with an extensive background in accounting, finance, and criminal investigation. She holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance from Florida State University and an MBA, complementing her academic achievements with a certification as a Certified Fraud Examiner.

Ms. Allen began her career with the IRS Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) in 2003 as a Special Agent, where she led impactful and challenging tax and money laundering investigations. Her exemplary work did not go unnoticed, and in 2014, she was promoted to Supervisory Special Agent in the Miami Field Office. In this capacity, she managed a financial investigative task force that tackled employment tax fraud, identity theft, money laundering, public corruption, and corporate fraud.

In recognition of her exceptional contributions, Ms. Allen was honored with the U.S. Attorney’s Office Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award in 2016. The following year, she received the “Task Force of the Year” award from the International Association of Financial Crimes, Florida Chapter, further cementing her reputation as a leader in financial crime investigation.

Her career trajectory continued upward in 2018 when she was appointed Caribbean Attaché, forging new partnerships and bolstering international tax compliance efforts across 27 Caribbean nations. Ms. Allen’s expertise and leadership were integral to the success of these initiatives.

Returning to the Miami Field Office in 2020, she led a diverse workforce, including supervisors, special agents, and support staff throughout South Florida, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. In this role, she worked closely with the Department of Justice and various law enforcement partners to spearhead high-impact criminal investigations aimed at deterring financial crime.

In 2023, Ms. Allen was selected as the Department of State Liaison at IRS-CI Headquarters, where she coordinated efforts with federal agencies, U.S. law enforcement, and foreign partners to enhance global awareness of IRS-CI’s role in tax compliance.

Currently, Ms. Allen serves as the Director of International Operations Branch B, overseeing IRS-CI operations in key locations such as Mexico City, Bogotá, Barbados, The Bahamas, Panama City, Singapore, and Hong Kong. Her leadership and dedication continue to drive significant advancements in the field of international tax compliance and financial crime investigation.