Identity Thief Sentenced to 7 Months in Prison

Babatunde Abiola, a 26-year-old citizen of Nigeria, was sentenced yesterday to approximately seven months imprisonment for identity theft, announced U.S. Attorney Dana J. Boente.

According to court documents, Abiola applied for an American Eagle Outfitters credit card via the internet using another person’s name and social security number. This credit card was used to purchase approximately $124 worth of merchandise.

The case was investigated by Special Agents of the U.S. Secret Service and Immigration and Customs Enforcement – Homeland Security Investigations.

The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Loan “Mimi” Nguyen and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Robert Weir.

U.S. District Judge Martin L.C. Feldman imposed three years of supervised release following the term of imprisonment, during which time the defendant will be under federal supervision and risks an additional term of imprisonment should he violate any terms of his supervised release.

Identity theft is a serious crime that can have devastating effects on its victims. It is essential for individuals to protect their personal information and monitor their credit reports regularly.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office is committed to holding individuals accountable for their crimes and ensuring that they receive fair and just punishment.

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