In a shocking display of deceit, Sulemon Arowokoko, 32, of Pittsburgh, Pa., has been sentenced to 44 months in prison for his role in a conspiracy that involved defrauding financial institutions.
According to the United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung, Arowokoko was part of a scheme that used stolen identity information to obtain credit and debit cards from financial institutions. These cards were then used to purchase over $250,000 worth of goods, including gift cards, clothes, jewelry, and furniture.
The sentence was imposed by United States District Judge J. Nicolas Ranjan, who heard the case against Arowokoko. The defendant was found guilty of conspiracy, access device fraud, and aggravated identity theft.
The investigation, led by the Department of Homeland Security Investigations and the United States Postal Inspection Service, uncovered a complex web of deceit that spanned approximately two years. During this time, Arowokoko used the fraudulently obtained credit and debit cards to make purchases, some of which were shipped to Nigeria as part of the conspiracy.
Assistant United States Attorney Jeffrey R. Bengel prosecuted the case on behalf of the government, bringing Arowokoko to justice for his crimes. United States Attorney Chung commended the investigating agencies for their work in bringing Arowokoko to justice.
The sentence of 44 months in prison is a significant one, reflecting the seriousness of Arowokoko’s crimes. The use of stolen identity information to defraud financial institutions is a serious offense, and the fact that Arowokoko was able to obtain over $250,000 worth of goods using these methods is a shocking example of the scope of the conspiracy.
In a statement, United States Attorney Chung praised the work of the investigating agencies, saying that their efforts had brought a dangerous criminal to justice. The case against Arowokoko serves as a reminder of the importance of protecting personal identity information and the need for vigilance in the face of financial fraud.
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Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: Official Source ↗
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