Chicago Tax Preparer's Fraudulent Scheme Funds Second Wife's Extravagant Lifestyle
A Chicago woman was left furious after uncovering that her tax preparer husband had been supporting a second wife living in luxury in Palestine, according to recently revealed court documents. The shocking infidelity came to light following the husband's indictment on federal charges related to a massive $14 million fraud scheme involving coronavirus relief loans.
Fraudulent Funds Fuel Extravagant Spending
Sharhabeel Shreiteh, 46, received approximately $740,000 in kickbacks from the fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program scheme, which he reportedly spent on lavish vacations, home renovations, and substantial financial support for his second family overseas. A sentencing memo obtained by the Daily Mail detailed how Shreiteh sent hundreds of thousands of dollars to Palestine, where he built a mansion for his second wife and purchased a Mercedes vehicle for her.
The prosecution highlighted text messages from July 2021 in which Shreiteh's American wife, Hania Atiq Shreiteh, 52, expressed her outrage at discovering her husband's double life. "You suck!" she wrote. "I bust my a** for 13 years and don't have like she gets without working for it!!!...You gave her kids, a villa, now fancy cars??!! To the point you are helping her show off her American husband and gonna buy her a Mercedes jeep??!!! I'm so sick and tired of being lied to by you!!!"
Complex Marital Situation and Legal Proceedings
It remains unclear whether Shreiteh is legally married to his second wife, and he has not faced bigamy charges. Despite the betrayal and criminal activities, Atiq Shreiteh appears to have reconciled with her husband. The couple celebrated their 17th wedding anniversary in July, with Atiq posting a heartfelt Instagram tribute to her "wonderful husband."
"We've had ups and downs but I wouldn't change it for the world. I hope we have many more blessed, healthy, happy years together," she wrote, adding "I love you dearly." Atiq Shreiteh, who operates a beauty supply store in Chicago's suburbs, describes her husband and daughter as "my life" in her Instagram biography.
Property Details and Sentencing Outcome
Property records from Will County show that Atiq Shreiteh is the sole owner of the 2,484 square-foot home she shares with her husband, purchased in 2015 for $125,000 and now valued at $325,542. Shreiteh has been associated with this address since his wife acquired the property, while public records indicate he owns no domestic property himself. The status of any Palestinian property or ongoing contact with his second wife remains uncertain.
On Tuesday, Shreiteh was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to one count of wire fraud for his involvement in the Paycheck Protection Program scam. The presiding judge described the scale of his fraud as "staggering" in her sentencing memorandum.
During the emotional sentencing hearing, Shreiteh wept as he received his sentence and apologized to his family and the court for the harm he caused. "I don't know what to say or do now," he told the court. "It's so harming for everyone. I'm speechless."
Additional Legal Challenges and Ongoing Investigation
Shreiteh also faces felony charges in a related federal tax fraud case, with court records indicating that both prosecution and defense teams are currently exploring "potential options for resolution of this case." The Daily Mail has reached out to Atiq Shreiteh and Shreiteh's attorney for comment regarding these ongoing legal matters and the complex personal circumstances surrounding this case.
