In a shocking display of audacity, a New York state man has been sentenced to 36 months in jail for his role in a stolen identity refund fraud scheme that netted hundreds of thousands of dollars in fraudulently obtained federal tax refunds.
Adetunji Gbadegeshi, 60, of Rosedale, New York, was sentenced in federal court on his conviction of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, Acting United States Attorney Soo C. Song announced today. The sentence was imposed by United States District Judge David S. Cercone.
According to information presented to the court, Gbadegeshi used the hundreds of stolen identities found in his house to open bank accounts that were used as repositories for fraudulently obtained federal tax refunds. Gbadegeshi would then remove the money from the accounts and distribute it to his co-conspirators.
The investigation leading to Gbadegeshi’s conviction was a collaborative effort between the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigation. Acting U.S. Attorney Song commended the agencies for their work in bringing Gbadegeshi to justice.
Assistant United States Attorney Christian A. Trabold prosecuted this case on behalf of the government. The conviction and sentencing of Gbadegeshi serve as a warning to others who would seek to engage in similar fraudulent activities.
The sentence of 36 months in jail is a significant one, and it reflects the seriousness with which the court views Gbadegeshi’s crimes. As the authorities continue to crack down on identity theft and tax fraud, it is likely that more individuals will face similar sentences for their roles in these types of schemes.
In a statement, Acting U.S. Attorney Song praised the work of the agencies involved in the investigation and prosecution of Gbadegeshi. The successful prosecution of this case is a testament to the dedication and hard work of the law enforcement agencies and prosecutors who are working to combat financial crimes.
RELATED: New York Man Sentenced for Stolen Identity Tax Refund Scam
Related Federal Cases
- FDIC Appoints Five New Members to Advisory Committee on Community Banking · Mississippi
- Republic First Bank Collapses: Fulton Bank Swoops In · Iowa
- NY AG James Challenges Trump Climate Rollback · Pennsylvania
- James’ Legal Victory Shields $4B for Disaster Prep · Pennsylvania
- AG James vs. Fed’s Illegal Guard Deployment · Pennsylvania
Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: Official Source ↗
🔒 Get the grimiest stories delivered weekly. Subscribe free →
Browse More
MORE FEDERAL CRIME NEWS
US NewsUS NewsUS NewsUS News