Chicago podiatrist indicted on tax fraud charges

Federal prosecutors say a Chicago podiatrist with offices in Northbrook and Orland Park is facing tax fraud charges.

A nine-count indictment unsealed last week alleges that 62-year-old Randy Pachnik failed to pay more than $500,000 in federal income taxes on approximately $1.8 million in gross income from his medical practice over four years, as well as from an inheritance.

Randall Samborn, a spokesman for the U.S. Attorney's office, says Pachnik appeared in U.S. District Court on Monday and pleaded not guilty to four counts of tax evasion, four counts of failing to file a federal income tax return and one count of obstructing and impeding the IRS from collecting taxes.

He was released on his own recognizance.